Multiple issues when creating Recovery USB You don't need Remote assistant to restore the data, but the issue with .NET is most likely a connection one.
As for the data restoration itself, most likely the software was trying to synchronize the repository after the first launch.
Try using "restore only" mode(under "advanced settings" to check if the software's still in "refreshing" state.
If that still fails please create a support ticket regarding that mentioning this forum thread.