Toshina External Hard Drive backup files in "archive" format

Hello. I had an issue with my Acer Aspire 7739z-4605 laptop so I backed up all my infomration on that C drive to the Toshiba Canvio External hard drive I just purchased. I connect my external hard drive via usb to my new computer that I want to import my backed up files onto. However, when I go to my external hard drive on this computer this is exactly what I see:
My backed up files are in this unknown format and obviously not in their original state. Is there a certain program I need to download on my new computer so that these files can be read and opened properly?
Thank you.

You have apparently used some program to write to the external drive. You'll need to use the same program to restore from the backup.
If you used a program that came with the drive, it might be NTI BackupNow EZ software. Can't hurt to give it a try.
   Toshiba Portable USB Hard Drive Software Installer for Windows
-Jerry

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