How to restore files after mavericks install

Hi I just installed the mavericks on my mac book pro. But before that, I backed up my files using Time Machine in an external HDD. Now, I how do I restore all my documents? Is there something I missing here? Or should I say goodbye to all my documents?!!!

Hey erwinoliva,
Thanks for the question. I’m glad to hear you backed up your files using Time Machine, that’s always a great practice. If you need to restore your files from Time Machine, see the following:
Mac Basics: Time Machine backs up your Mac
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1427
Restoring your entire system from a backup
If you are restoring a backup made by a Mac to the same Mac
Hold down the Command and R keys at startup to start the computer from the Recovery system. The Recovery menu that appears includes the option to restore from a Time Machine backup. If you are using Mac OS X Snow Leopard, start your computer from the installation disc. Then use the "Restore From Time Machine Backup" utility.
Note: If "You can't restore this backup because it was created by a different model of Mac" appears when restoring a backup that was made on a different Mac, follow the onscreen instructions. If you are trying to restore your backup from one Mac to another Mac, use Migration Assistant to transfer data from the backup instead, as described in the next section.
Thanks,
Matt M.

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