Windows 10: "File history" no longer saves anything

Discus and support "File history" no longer saves anything in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; the backup log indicates this error message : Unable to analyze changes to user libraries and save modified files for configuration C: \\ Users \\... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Jmox2, Jul 4, 2020.

  1. Jmox2 Win User

    "File history" no longer saves anything


    the backup log indicates this error message :

    Unable to analyze changes to user libraries and save modified files for configuration C: \\ Users \\ Jean Michel \\ AppData \\ Local \\ Microsoft \\ Windows \\ FileHistory \\ Configuration \\ Config.


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    Jmox2, Jul 4, 2020
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  2. 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.
     
    Martin Bar, Jul 4, 2020
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  3. File History saves and shows empty folders

    Hi Jeffrey,

    I recommend you to select a different File History drive and check if the issue persists.

    Also I suggest you to Change how long File History keeps files.

    Refer the below steps

    1. Press Windows key + X from the Keyboard and click on Control panel.

    2. Control panel Window will be open, change the View by: Category to Large icons to Small icons.

    3. Click on File history and click on Advanced settings.

    4. Next to Save copies of files, tap or click the list, and choose a time interval.

    5. Next to Keep saved versions, tap or click the list, and choose a time interval.

    6.Click on Save changes

    Note:
    File History doesn't automatically delete versions of files older than the time interval you choose unless your drive is getting full and space is needed to back up more recent versions

    Also, I suggest to Reconnect the drive and Reselect your File History drive

    Refer the below link and check if helps

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...f3eda7c5b2b/reconnect-your-file-history-drive

    Hope the above information was helpful. If you need further assistance, we will be glad to assist you.
     
    Ashwin V S, Jul 4, 2020
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  4. "File history" no longer saves anything

    File History defaults vs what I want to save

    Hi Jim,

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

    • Is the computer connected to a Domain network?
    • From when are you facing this issue?

    I suggest you to try the steps in the following article which will help you to fix common File History issues.

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

    (Applies to Windows 10)

    Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jul 4, 2020
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