Can I use a backup from my Bookpro to install on my iMac.

I had some HD troubles, and after Apple put in a new one, there seems to be some files out of whack. For example, I have a folder in my HD Directory called Base System 53829, which contains no data. Also, my "User Guides and Information" folder is missing, but there is an alias.
Things like Apple loops are not in the same directory as they are on my BookPro.
Can I use the backup I made from my BookPro on my Mac? Or would it be better to use target disk mode to transfer the proper setup?

Thanks a lot for your time.
I thought the only thing that matters is whether they are both Intel core2 duo, and both already running Leopard.
Anyway, from what I understand in the link you provided, if the OS version is NEWER on the computer that the backup comes from, then it will work.
My BookPro (Jan 2009) is almost 2 years newer that my iMAc (late 2007), so cloning and installing my complete BookPro HD, and installing it on my older iMac should work.
Correct?

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