Windows 10: Disconnect and reconnect File History drive

I have been trying to find the way to disconnect my drive after a backup has run. I do not want the drive to be connected all the time but just connect it a few times a day or when anything major changes. I have noticed that the external drive runs even when there is no activity and I cannot remove the drive using the "eject hardware" task. If I were able to connect and disconnect this drive at will, my backup plans would be complete.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

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***Original Title: External USB HDD and file history***

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How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

I cannot reconnect my file history file drive

 

How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

I cannot reconnect my device, I got a notice to reconnect my device I don.t know how please help

 

How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

Hi Hite,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

This message occurs if your File History drive has been disconnected for long time.

In order to assist you better please confirm a few of things:

• When exactly do you get this popup?
• What is the exact popup message are you getting?

I suggest you to follow the steps from the below article “Reconnect your File History drive” and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/reconnect-your-file-history-drive

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.