Windows 10: backing up files using File History to a flash drive

Discus and support backing up files using File History to a flash drive in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I have been using File History (Windows 10) to back up my files on a flash drive but am unable to verify that these files have in fact been backed up.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by JoelYesley, Nov 15, 2019.

  1. backing up files using File History to a flash drive


    I have been using File History (Windows 10) to back up my files on a flash drive but am unable to verify that these files have in fact been backed up. They don't appear when I examine the contents of the flash drive using file explorer. I have not needed to recover any files yet, fortunately.

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    JoelYesley, Nov 15, 2019
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  3. File History drive

    Hi Joseph,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I would like to inform you that if your File History drive has been disconnected for too long, or it doesn't have enough space to save temporary versions of your files. To continue saving copies of your files, you'll need to reconnect your File History drive.
    Plug in your external File History drive or reselect your network. You can start a backup manually or wait for the next scheduled backup or reselect the drive. Here is the steps:

    To manually start a backup


    • Open File History by pressing Windows key> type File History
      > Click on File History.

    • Tap or click Back up now.

    To reselect your drive


    • Open File History by pressing Windows key> type File History
      > Click on File History.

    • Tap or click Select drive.

    • On the Select a File History drive page, tap or click your current drive or network location, and then tap or click
      OK.

    Hope it helps. Let us know if you need more help and we'll be glad to assist.
     
    Navneet Anand, Nov 15, 2019
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  4. backing up files using File History to a flash drive

    How to stop File History on the old drive and start File History on a new drive?

    I use the external drive
    for File History and have a lot of information there. I want to restart the File History process on a new drive and place the previous File History drive off-site.

    Please suggest the steps to stop File History on the old drive and start File History on a new drive.
     
    CindyRomero, Nov 15, 2019
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