Incremental backups won't restore

Everytime Backup, backs up my iMac G5's HD to my external HD I get " incremental backups " which are probably all the files that I added after my first initial full backup. I restored my full back up to my powerbook which was alright but for some reason I can't restore the " incremental backups " ???
Mac OS X (10.4.4)

Hi Aaron
Check the Backup Folder. There are plenty of discussions there:
http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=956
The only other advice I can give is, "Don't use Backup". It has never been a good application. There is no need to use sub-standard software on your Mac. Try SuperDuper! instead:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22126
http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
Matthew Whiting

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