How to recover non-user files?

Hi,
I have some mysql databases which are stored and managed by the _mysql user.
Time machine backs up these files nicely, but I just tried to recover the database directory with time machine and it:
asked me if I wanted to overwrite or keep the existing database directory (I chose "keep both")
then silently did nothing (probably because I'm not _mysql)
I am the admin so had it asked for my password it should have worked.
How are you supposed to manage backups of system files if you can't recover them?
Help!
Thanks,
Steve

I really hate it when this happens!
It took about 5 attempts, but I persevered and yes, it finally asked for my password and recovered the files. Sweet!

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