Windows 7 unable to find my existing Windows Backup

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Windows Backup doesn't detect my existing VHD file on the local hard drive

I used Windows Backup to create a backup of my C: partition. Foolishly, I put it on drive D.
Later, I realized that I shouldn't store it on the same physical disk with the C: partition, so I moved it to partition F:
Last week I wanted to restore my backup, and in the Restore Files (Advanced) window the operating system doesn't detect anything.
You can click on network shares, and I browsed for my backup folder that way (I created a share from the backup folder specifically for this purpose), but the operating system still could't detect it.
What registry entry, .ini file setting, xml file line do I need to edit to tell Windows 7 Professional that I have a nice folder WindowsImageBackup\NETBIOS_NAME_OF_COMPUTER\ with three folders
Backup 2009-10-28 013739
Catalog
SPPMetadataCache
and a MediaId file?
In the Backup folder there are 11 XML files and 1 VHD file.

Any ideas?

 

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To resolve the issue of Windows Backup not detecting your existing VHD file on the local hard drive, there are a few steps you can take to try and make the backup visible to the system again. Here are some suggestions to address this problem:

1. Check File Path and Permissions:
   • Ensure that the VHD file is located in a visible and accessible path on the F: drive.
   • Check the permissions of the folders and files to make sure they are accessible by the system.
   []Rebuild the Backup Catalog:
   • Sometimes, Windows Backup may fail to detect backups due to catalog corruption. You can try to rebuild the backup catalog to see if it resolves the issue.
   []Use Disk Management:
   • Check the disk management utility to verify that the F: drive is properly recognized and accessible by the system. If these steps do not resolve the issue, you can try modifying the registry to manually point Windows Backup to the correct backup location. Before making any changes to the registry, it's important to back it up to avoid any potential system issues. Here's how you can manually edit the registry to point Windows Backup to the correct backup location:
   []Backup Registry:
   • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
   • Navigate to File > Export to create a backup of the registry.
   []Edit Registry:
   • In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsBackup

   • Look for the LocationPath or BackupLocationPath entry which specifies the backup location. You may need to modify this to point to the new location of your VHD file.
   []Update the Backup Location:
   • Modify the registry key value to point to the correct path where your VHD file is located.
   []Restart Backup Services:
   • After making the changes, restart the computer or the Backup services to apply the new backup location settings. Always proceed with caution when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can cause system instability. It's recommended to create a System Restore point before making any modifications to the registry. If you encounter difficulties or have specific questions while editing the registry, feel free to ask for further assistance.