Windows 10: Can File History be done manually

Discus and support Can File History be done manually in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; Is it possible to run File History manually at a time to suit. Ideally I would like to run it once a week, but find there is no option for that under... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by equoox, Mar 24, 2016.

  1. EQUOOX
    equoox Win User

    Can File History be done manually


    Is it possible to run File History manually at a time to suit. Ideally I would like to run it once a week, but find there is no option for that under the advanced settings.

    I don't really want to keep the external drive I'm using for this connected to my PC all the time so am hoping I can turn off File History before closing down and then connect the external drive, turn File History on again when required and hope it will carry on doing an incremental backup of my files. (I do manually backup my files anyway, am looking at File History as an extra safety net)

    Its rather frustrating that there is no progress bar so that you know how much of the task has been completed.

    I'm not a computer tech so a simple explanation would be appreciated *Smile

    :)
     
    equoox, Mar 24, 2016
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  2. JOAN PIN
    Joan Pin Win User

    File History Synced to Fresh Install, did I lose all my files from previous install?

    File History folder, normally changes depending on the account that you have created after the install. To solve your query, we recommend that you continue what you have done, which is to manually copy your files on the latest File History. Then, you can
    delete the old folders. The option to sync the other File History folders is unavailable.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Joan Pin, Mar 24, 2016
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  3. SUJATAMOKTAN
    SujataMoktan Win User
    Can file folders be sorted manually in Windows 10?

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I would request you to refer to suggestions provided by slance310 in the thread link below:

    Manually arrange folders windows 10

    Hope this information is helpful. Please feel free to reply in case you face any other issues with Windows in future.
     
    SujataMoktan, Mar 24, 2016
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  4. PHILC43
    philc43 Win User

    Can File History be done manually

    Hello *Smile

    Yes you can do what you suggest and manually run it whenever you connect your drive. You don't even need to turn off File History, simply disconnect the external drive after you have run File History. Then W10 will prompt you when it needs to run again or you can choose to do it when you want to.

    When you open the File History window there is a Run now link you can click to start the run. This link changes to Stop while it is running and then changes back to Run now when it is completed.


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    philc43, Mar 24, 2016
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  5. EQUOOX
    equoox Win User
    Thank you philc43 that's very helpful *Thumbs
     
    equoox, Apr 5, 2018
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