How to load dragon age origins savegame from backup?

[gesmarty]

I backup my dragon age origins savegame cause i need to format my pc. But now i reinstalled the game create a new save and add my old savegame into the folder. It doesnt appear in the load game menu.

[Angel]

Did you check under the "Switch Character" option in the Load Game menu?
Did you install the same version of the game you were using before the format?

If you have an original copy of the game, I would suggest contacting EA's Customer Support.