Windows 10: File History Issues

Discus and support File History Issues in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Just started using File History and backup in Windows 10 two days ago. File History has made 5 copies of every photo and document on my computer. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by KrisThorA, Jul 7, 2020.

  1. KrisThorA Win User

    File History Issues


    Just started using File History and backup in Windows 10 two days ago. File History has made 5 copies of every photo and document on my computer. I used a program to delete the multiple copies this afternoon and they all came back this evening. I have not changed my files. I have not used File History before now. I have read multiple discussions on here and there are no answers that I can find that work or that apply to my situation and the situation that many others seem to have had happen for years. Again, I do not have and I am not talking about older copies of file history, and I have not made 5 changes to all of my files in two days. Please help.

    :)
     
    KrisThorA, Jul 7, 2020
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  2. File History on/off status issues

    Hi,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    1. Are you able to access your missing Email files on Web mail?
    2. Which drive was selected to set up your back up on file history?



    Probably the files might have been deleted when you perform the cleanup operation.

    However, you may try the suggested steps to recover files from file History.



    Restore files from File History

    You may also refer this

    Video link
    for more information regarding restoring files.



    Hope it helps.

    Muralidhar

    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Muralidhar_G, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. 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 7, 2020
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  4. File History Issues

    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 7, 2020
    #4
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