Windows 10: Why can't I enable File History?

Hello,

I am new to this forum and new to Windows 10. I am having a problem using the backup utility in Windows 10, went starting up the panel comes up saying that there is no usable drive, even though I have a DVD inbuilt. I have also tried an external hard drive, still no joy.

I have searched on the Net and tried some of the solutions there, but to no avail. When searching for a drive to do a backup on - i.e. the DVD drive the system does not even see the unit.

I would be grateful if a forum member could give me some advice on how to get this problem fixed.

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Windows 10 OS on a laptop. unable to enable file history

Hello,

One of the possible reasons why you are having issues in using File History is because the system cannot trace the path where you saved your backup/s. To enable File History, simply follow the steps below:

• Connect your external drive and on the Start menu search box, type File History and select the first result.
• Once it opens it will search for your connected drive and click to turn it on.
• Next you’ll get the message that File History is saving copies of your files for the first time.

Should you have further questions, please let us know.

 

Windows 10 File History Not Working

This issue can also happen if Indexing service (Windows Search service) is disabled. To check this setting, kindly follow these steps:

• Open Run and type Service.msc.
• Double-click on Windows Search and check if it's disabled. Set it to
  Automatic.
• Click on Apply, then choose OK.

This setting scans and inspects the file system from time to time. It looks for changes to backup your files when you start using the File History.

Additionally, we suggest checking 'Mike P's reply to a similar concern found on this thread posted last October 4, 2015:

File History - Could not enable File History. Renaming the folder did the trick relating the same issue.

Let us know of the status or progress regarding your query.

 

File History not backing up any files

Hello Victor

Thank you for the response. I had already checked that thread, but it hasn't helped me:

• The thread deals with Windows 8's implementation of File History, which is somewhat different to that of Windows 10.
• Most of the thread deals with setting up File History (which I have already done, precisely following the recommended steps). The third link in the thread might have been useful since it appears to link to a page that deals with troubleshooting File History
  (as opposed to setting it up), but unfortunately the link is dead.

Any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated.