Erased and installed - How do I get to my back up?

Had some problems with my mac and, after discussing with AppleCare, was advised to do an Archive and Install. Did this, and it made things worse (don't ask me why, cause I don't know and neither did the AppleCare guys). So, AppleCare then advised that I erase and install, do a software update and then restore my backed up stuff (photos, files, emails, etc, etc). They specifically said not to copy the whole backed up account over because I might transfer whatever was causing the initial problems. The thing is, I cannot for the life of me figure out how to do this?? I've got a TimeCapsule acting as my router and backup. Before I blew things away, the TimeCapsule was set-up via TimeMachine. I naively thought that I would just be able to go back into TM and reconnect to my TC. TM can see the TC when I select choose backup disk, but I am worried that it will wipe out the backup if I select "Use for backup" i.e. It backs up the newly reinstalled stuff. I've looked at migration assistant, but this looks like it will only copy over Apps, Files and Library settings and not let me grab the things I want. Hoping that someone can help ?

shelfkit wrote:
but I am worried that it will wipe out the backup if I select "Use for backup" i.e. It backs up the newly reinstalled stuff.
Yes, TM's next backup will back-up all the newly reinstalled stuff (so don't turn it on until you've got your Mac back the way you want it), but it won't wipe out anything, unless it runs out of room and has to delete your oldest backups to make room for the new one.
I've looked at migration assistant, but this looks like it will only copy over Apps, Files and Library settings and not let me grab the things I want.
Migration Assistant lets you "migrate" anything except your top-level System and Library folders. What other things do you want?
You can also use TM to restore any selected files/folders from your backups.
You can choose any or all of User accounts, Applications, etc. What else do you want?

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