Time Machine cannot enter

I have successfully restored Time Machine backup to my Macbook Pro (10.6.8) but now cannot access Time Machine - either via Dock clicking on app icon - or via toolbar Enter Time Machine
Any suggestions welcome
Ian

Why did you restore?  Was there a problem?  Does your Mac work ok otherwise?
Were the backups from the same Mac?
What happens (or doesn't happen)?
Do you have the same problem in another user account?  (If you don't have one, make one via System Preferences > Accounts).

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