Windows 10: I can't get file history to open

Discus and support I can't get file history to open in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm running windows 10 and have been backing up my data with file history. Now all of a sudden I can't get to the backup screen. It says file... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by JReitzel, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. JReitzel Win User

    I can't get file history to open


    I'm running windows 10 and have been backing up my data with file history. Now all of a sudden I can't get to the backup screen. It says file history is off, but when I click on the link to configure file history nothing happens.

    :)
     
    JReitzel, Mar 3, 2021
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  2. 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, Mar 3, 2021
    #2
  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, Mar 3, 2021
    #3
  4. I can't get file history to open

    File history on USB security user access

    Hi,

    To isolate this concern, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

    • Open File History folder.
    • Select all the files that you don't want to be accessed.
    • Right-click on the highlighted files and choose Properties.
    • Go to Security tab.
    • Click on Advanced.
    • Select all the user account that you don't want to have access on your File History folder.
    • Click on Disable inheritance.
    • Lastly, click on OK.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Desiree Yau, Mar 3, 2021
    #4
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