How to restore from backup

Had a HDD failure - just replaced it and a clean install of W7 32 bit.

I had been carrying out regular backups using Backup wizard ... and a have a recent backup set ... how do I restore form that.

Alternatively I have a separate backup of my documents etc. .... as a straight save .... would I be better to just drag them back onto new build and not bother with restore

Hi,

This Microsoft how to/help page should have all the answers you need:

Restore files from a backup

Nope ... even the very first does not work there is nothing called "system & maintenance"
There is a "system & security" ... but only option there is to restore form a backup option ... this sis a clean install so there isn't ione.
I want o back up form a system image store on external HDD

It does not give you option to go to another HDD ... it does give option of a network but my extn drive is USB not network drive.

This may help: How To Restore Windows 7 from a System Image - How-To Geek

But if none of that works, get a hold of the VHD from the WindowsSystemImage file and do this: System Image - Recover a Broken Windows 7 System Image - Windows 7 Forums