To view backup files?

is there any way to view inside of backup files without restore to iphone

What do you mean, remove?
If you deleted the backup, then it can no longer be viewed. You'll have to create a new backup.
Backups are stored in the following locations:
iTunes places the backup files in the following places:
Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and click OK.
Windows Vista and Windows 7: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
Note: To quickly access the AppData folder, click Start. In the search bar, type %appdata% and press theReturn key.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946

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I'm able to view all files on a new external hard drive except the ones in the itunes folder?

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Do as in Step 4 with this line:
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