Hi, I posted this on the software list but was told to post here as it relates to getting files from an external H.D. back-up.  
My notebook battery died the other day, I think when windows was being updated. Since then It wont start up. I tried the "repair pc" option when using the Vista cd but no joy. 
I had previously backed up to an external H.D. and I am wondering if I do a complete Vista re-install, loosing all my stuff, can I access the missing stuff from the external H.D that I had previously backed up? I am particularly keen to get copies of my email folders.
 I had tried plugging the external H.D. into another pc, (running windows 7), I also tried taking out the notebook H.D. and putting it in a usb dock - I saw lots of entries but did not know which ones to open and which to leave well alone!
Any advise would be really appreciated.
Regards,
John.

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