Windows 10: File History Migration

Discus and support File History Migration in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have a File History folder from a previous Windows version8.1 and would like to restore the latest version of ALL files in that folder. From my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by AlfredJeeves, May 31, 2020.

  1. File History Migration


    I have a File History folder from a previous Windows version8.1 and would like to restore the latest version of ALL files in that folder. From my testing and screwing around, it looks like I have to go through and restore piece at a time from every save datetime to accomplish this. Is there a way to just restore the latest version of everything or am I going to have to go through this hundreds of times?

    :)
     
    AlfredJeeves, May 31, 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#, May 31, 2020
    #2
  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, May 31, 2020
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  4. File History Migration

    File History - Does not turn off

    To assist you further, we suggest that you try to check on the link below:

    Step by Step: File History

    Update us on the result.
     
    Marivel Man, May 31, 2020
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