Windows 10: Add More Folders to File History in Windows 11

I would like to use File History in Windows 11. But I notice that it can only backup folders in Libraries, Desktop, Contacts and Favorites. However, I also want to backup folders in D drive. Is there any way to add those folders?

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File History Not Backing Documents Windows 11

File History is not backing up all files and folders on Windows 11.

File History is only backing up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folder.





Troubleshooting steps I took:

1. Deleted all files and folders off the external drive I use for back up

2. Turned off file history

3. Set up File History again to back up my files

File History would only back up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folder

Repeated steps 1 and 2

Doubled checked and made sure One Drive backup is still off.

I opened the two configuration files used for backing up and updated them to include all folders that File History should back.

Repeated step 3.

Still File History on Windows 11 will not back up all folders and files.

Microsoft needs to update File History on Windows 11 to how it was used on Windows 10 - giving users to set it up within settings and give us users the options to add locations.

After all of the troubleshooting steps I took, it appears as though File History back up is stuck between a selection from Windows 10 prior to upgrading my PC to Windows 11.

 

How to remove folders from File History

• I had the same problem, and I solved in this way:
  Control Panel -> System and Security-> File History -> Turn off
  Settings -> Update & Security -> Backup -> More options -> Stop using this drive
  Delete the File History folder in your external drive.
  Start using File History again.
  After performing these steps, I can easily add folders to "Excluded Folders" and they remain excluded. I checked in the actual files and folders saved on the external disk, and it works.
  I did not modify the default settings about how often and how long backup is saved, File History is working ok now. So I guess it is important to click "Stop using this drive" in order to reset File History.
  Hope this will be helpful

 

adding wsl home folder to windows 11 file history for backing up

I am trying to add my \\wsl.localhost\Ubuntu\home folder to windows file history for backing up. I have successfully done this for other folders by right-clicking the folder, clicking "show more options", then selecting "include in library". Unfortunately, for some reason this option is not available for this folder:





Any suggestions?