Windows 10: File history error 100

Discus and support File history error 100 in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I'm trying to backup my laptop to my NAS with windows file history, but I keep getting error 100 because the length of the filepaths are longer than... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/ToxicUnicorn_, Feb 28, 2020.

  1. File history error 100


    I'm trying to backup my laptop to my NAS with windows file history, but I keep getting error 100 because the length of the filepaths are longer than MAX_PATH. I even tried to make MAX_PATH longer but it doesn't seem to help. Any ideas how to fix this?

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    /u/ToxicUnicorn_, Feb 28, 2020
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  2. #Jon# Win User

    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.
     
    #Jon#, Feb 28, 2020
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  3. Junaid_A Win User
    File History restart

    Hi Jim,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forums.



    To change the backup drive for File History, the current process should be stopped. I suggest you to try the steps listed below to stop file history on an older drive and restart it on a new drive:



    Change File History backup drive:

    • Open Settings and navigate to Update & Security > Backup.
    • Click on More Options, scroll down to locate
      Backup to a different drive section, and choose Stop Using Drive.
    • Plug in the new storage drive, navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Backup,
      and choose Add a Drive.
    • Restart File History and configure it by referring to the article

      File History in Windows
      .


    Hope it helps.

    Regards,
     
    Junaid_A, Feb 28, 2020
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  4. File history error 100

    File History does not back up blocked files.

    Hi Philrosenberg,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

    I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

    • Since when are you facing this?
    • Did you make any changes in prior to this issue?
    • Do you get any error message or error code on the screen code?
    As of now I suggest you follow the steps mentioned in the link below.

    What if something goes wrong in File History?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/what-something-goes-wrong-file-history

    Note: Steps for Windows 8.1 are also applicable on Windows 10.

    Please get back to us with a reply so that we can assist you better.
     
    Nachappa C K, Feb 28, 2020
    #4
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