Trying to transfer Time Machine to Computer

So I recently brought my MacBook Pro (Leopard 10.6.4) to the campus computer store because it was freezing nonstop. They told me they needed to "wipe" the hard drive to better ***** the problem. I had backed up my files w/ Time Machine that day so I figured it was fine. Now I have my computer back and I'm having trouble transferring all my Word documents, music, and photos to the computer because it is saying Time Machine is not a suitable basis for this program (something like that). How do I get all my stuff back onto this computer?

Can you describe exactly how you're trying to recover the files?
Here's the correct way: attach your Time Machine drive. Boot the Mac from the install DVD. From the Utilities menu, choose Restore System from Backup. Follow the prompts, choose your most recent backup, and proceed with the restore.
If that fails, please note down and post the exact message, and someone here should be able to help. You should also check out the Time Machine FAQ attached to this forum, which is extremely informative.
Matt

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