Windows 10: Problem with file history backup

I cannot change the drive for FILE HISTORY. I have been able to remove the old drive but although the drive I want is listed, clicking it has no effect.

Is FILE HISTORY of much use anyway? I have not bothered with it before, and when I look at what has been saved it seems very scrappy, with unwanted folders, blank pages, mainly empty folders, and only a few icons displayed, many of which do not link, etc. I rather doubt I would find anything of use if I needed it. but thought I should give it a trial for a while.

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File History backups

Hi William,

To help you with your File History backups issue, we suggest running the
System File Checker with the steps found on this
thread.

Update us on the results.

Regards.

 

File History does not backup automatically

Hi,

Thank you for writing us back.

I would suggest you to go through the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows key+I.
  
• 
  Click on Update and security.
  
• 
  On the left pane, click on backup and select on under automatically back up my files.
  
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  Click on more option under on button.
  
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  Select every hour (default) under back up my files.
  
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  Select forever (default) under keep my files.
  

Also refer the link below link and check if it helps:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/set-drive-file-history

Also work in Windows 10

I hope this helps. Please post back with the status of the issue and we will be glad to assist you further.

 

File History never copies anything

Hi,

Temporary system failure is one of the possible reasons why this issue is happening. To help resolve the issue, we suggest deleting the files in the USB drive. Follow the steps below:

• Open Settings > Update & Security > Backup > More Options.
  
• Click Stop using this drive.
  
• Delete the File History folder on your external drive.
  
• Try again to add the USB drive to backup File History.
  

Keep us in the loop with the result.