Restore in Mac Backup 3 not activated

Using Mac's Backup version 3.1.1 and trying to restore files from my external harddisk LACIE . The restore buttom is not activated (grey) and i cannot use the restore function.
Do it depend on the fact that my iDisk just run out?
Plesae hekp me
Martin

HI Martin,
If you mean your .mac account has expired and you haven't re-established it, yes, that's why you can't access the Backup feature.
Carolyn

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