How to restore the backup files on time capsule after reinstalled the system

please can someone help me to restore my backups on time capsule after reinstalled the new system. I tried after finished reinstall but it could not find. I also tried with the migration assistant in utilities, it also doesn't work. I always have time machine backed up all my files but now I can not bring anything back

ellabs wrote:
please can someone help me to restore my backups on time capsule after reinstalled the new system.
What "new system" did you reinstall? 
Are you upgrading from Leopard to Snow Leopard?
Or did you reinstall Leopard?  If so, why and how (that may provide a clue)?
How is your Mac connected to the Time Capsule (use Ethernet for best results)? 
You may need to repair the backups, per #A5 in Time Machine - Troubleshooting. 

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