help partitioning new computer

[nimojin]

My windows xp computer died. I backed it up on my external hard drive. Question...can anyone tell me how to partition new Acer coming tomorrow and reinstall it so i can reclaim files and passwords.. HELP PLEASE

 

[helpstar]

Which backup software did you use? In case of XPs own utility, this could help:
https/www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-bkf-file-ntbackup-windows/

Dll files you will need are on the XP CD or you can search over the net for these
https/answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-files/missing-ntmsapidll-when-operating-ntbackupexe-on/ceab4f70-a4aa-4b04-b2a4-594cd5c47e45