Retrieving files via Windows 7

Up until a few months ago, my primary desktop computer was an iMac running OSX Snow Leopard. I used Time Capsule for backing up to a 1TB external HD. Unexpectedly (of course), the iMac died beyond repair. I am now, unenthusiastically, using a Dell laptop running Windows 7 until such time as I can replace the iMac. My questions is this: is there a method I can use to access the backup HD to extract files I need from it? I have connected the HD to the laptop and it is “seen” by Windows, but it doesn’t allow me to open it to view files. I am not interested in interacting with the external drive beyond retrieving digital images and document files I desperately need. Can someone help me resolve this dilemma?

No, unfortunately Time Machine backups can't be accessed from Windows (or versions of OSX before Leopard).
It uses a technique ("hard links at the directory level") that most other OSs don't understand. 
You'll need access to a Mac running Leopard or later to get much, if anything from those backups.  You can use the Browse... option there to locate and restore selected files, such as to an external HD.  See Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #16 and #17.

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