Restoring disk from Time Machine

Hello!
I wiped my disk clean, rebooted using Snow Leopard DVD as a start up disk, and then attempted to restore my disk from my Time Machine backup. Everything seemed to flow just fine... UNTIL the "Transferring Information" window displayed "Transferring your Applications folder...". The blue progress bar has been stuck in the same place for 15 HOURS!!!!! The status still reads "Transferring your Applications folder...". Any insights into HOW I CAN MOVE FROM WHERE I AM TO SUCCESSFULLY RESTORING MY DISK FROM TIME MACHINE, IN A TIME-EFFECTIVE MANNER?
Oh man, I know someone out there can help! I really appreciate anything you can offer in advance! Thank you!
All the best,
NRM

Pondini wrote:
NathanMeffert wrote:
I followed this advice.
Did Disk Utility find any errors on your TM drive?
No errors.
"*The Mac OS X installation couldn't be completed.* / If you continue having a problem installing Mac OS X, the installation log may help you diagnose the problem. To save the log, click Save Log. / To start installing Mac OS X again, click Restart. / To start up your computer using a different disc, choose Startup Disk from the Utilities menu."
There is also a window that is titled "Installer log" will 248 lines that I do not know how to read. Many have phrases like "ReportCrash [179]".
So it didn't get as far as it did the first time? You may have a bad or damaged SL disc, or a problem reading it. See if you can clean the disc.
No it didn't. I tried to clean the disc. I have restarted, and retried, four times now, and continue to get the same message.
If you're anywhere near an Apple Store or Authorized Apple repair location, make an appointment and take your Mac, the disc, and your TM drive. See if they have another disc they'll let you use to see if you can get any farther.
Is this a Genius Bar appointment you're referring to?
One line, early on in the report, that jumped out to me, is "You can't save the file 'Autosave Information' because the volume 'Mac OS X Install DVD' is read only."
Yes, that is a bit irritating, isn't it? I don't know what good it is.
Well, I guess we all did our best. If there's anyone out there with any new insights, I'd love to hear 'em!!!
Again, big thanks to everyone!!!
Best,
NRM

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