Windows 10: Can file history backup the files that are on a usb drive?

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  1. /U/NINTENDO1889
    /u/nintendo1889 Win User

    Can file history backup the files that are on a usb drive?

    /u/nintendo1889, Apr 15, 2021
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  2. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    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, Apr 15, 2021
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  3. FRANK THE BANK
    Frank The Bank Win User
    Swapping out the USB drive to use File History.

    Thanks for your help. Turns out there were a few more steps required but I was able to start using the new drive for my File History by following your suggestions with these extra steps.

    1. Turn off File History via settings (This MUST be the first step)

    2. Plug-in new USB drive and quick format as NTFS (record new drive letter for use in later step)

    3. Remove old File History drive from the system

    4. Restart PC

    5. Use the "Backup to a different drive" section in Settings/Update/Backup/more options to assign new drive to File History

    6. Turn on File History

    7. Use the "Back up now" button to start the first backup to the new drive.

    Note: The old drive will still contain the old File History files if you ever need to resort them.
     
    Frank The Bank, Apr 15, 2021
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  4. DCH53
    dch53 Win User

    Can file history backup the files that are on a usb drive?

    Can File History backup the contents of drives other than the C:\ drive?

    Thanks Greg.

    My Data drive, "M:\" is an internal drive, not a USB drive. I'm backing-up to an external 2TB USB drive.

    As I said, I've used Windows Backup for many years and never had a problem.

    File History seems attractive because it keeps a records of all file versions.

    My questions still stand:

    1. Can File History backup files on other than the C:\ drive? For example if I add M:\ to the "Backup these folders" list.
    2. Does File History create an initial, full backup of folders listed in "Back up these folders"?
    Regards, Dave.
     
    dch53, Apr 15, 2021
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