How do I restore to a backup file in LR5?

[lindas52515010]

I have reinstalled LR5 on a newer pc in an attempt to retrieve the photos for a special project.  How do I get this backup into LR5?

[DdeGannes]

The article at the link below gives detail instructions on how to transfer Lightroom to a new computer.

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/

[Rob_Cullen]

I am concerned that you might think that your photos are contained in the Catalog.

an attempt to retrieve the photos

They are not!

You can retrieve a Catalog Backup and 'open' the Catalog in Lightroom, but you also need to have the original camera files available also.

[lindas52515010]

thanks for help but all I have are gray boxes. I am not techy at all and really need to pull up these 20,000 photos.  Suggestions?

[dj_paige]

Are there question mark icons on your folders or exclamation point icons on your photos?

If yes, then this might be the solution: Adobe Lightroom - Find moved or missing files and folders

If no, then this might be the solution: https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-change-my-monitor-profile-to-check-whether-its-corrupted/