iPhone syncrestorebackup after hdd crash 3G

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LadyLoving
2009-11-07 14:19:28iPhone syncrestorebackup after hdd crash 3G Reply Topic

Hi all,
My hdd crashed recently and windows was unrecoverable, i have however managed to retrieve most of my application data and phone back ups using a file recovery program, as windows repair fantastically deleted everything.
After the repair, itunes does not seem to be installed. If i reinstall iTunes, will i be able to re-sync/restore using the backups i retrieved? Will i have to re-authorize itunes before i resync? Or is there anyway to reinstall it and copy the retrieved files over the new installation?
The last thing i want to do is wipe all my texts/contacts/photos/apps and start from scratch next time i backup.
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
Thanks.
Donna
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wjosten
2009-11-07 14:19:28

Welcome to the forums!
Your backups are stored here:
On a Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
On Windows XP: Documents and Settings(username)Application DataApple ComputerMobileSyncBackup
On Windows Vista: Users(username)AppDataRoamingApple ComputerMobileSyncBackup
Your itunes library is located here:
Microsoft Windows
Documents and SettingsusernameMy DocumentsMy MusiciTunesiTunes Library.itl
Documents and SettingsusernameMy DocumentsMy MusiciTunesiTunes Music Library.xml
Replace the files on your new computer with the backups you recovered. Place your iphone backup in the proper location.
Authorize your new computer, store>authorize this computer.
Disable auto sync when an ipod/iphone is connected in itunes under preferences.
Make sure you have at least one contact and one calendar event in what ever program you use for that purpose on your pc.
You need to transfer any photos on your phone to your new pc before you sync.
When you connect your phone, select restore from backup & select the backup you placed on your computer. Make sure you have at least one contact and one calendar event in whatever programs on your pc you use for that purpose. At the prompt, when you sync, select merge data.
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