Windows 10: Does File History run while the computer is sleeping?

Discus and support Does File History run while the computer is sleeping? in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; 20H2 .867 We put our computers to sleep after 1 hour of no use. Every Friday morning I look at the File History drive to make sure it's still working.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by rboppy, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. rboppy Win User

    Does File History run while the computer is sleeping?


    20H2 .867

    We put our computers to sleep after 1 hour of no use. Every Friday morning I look at the File History drive to make sure it's still working. My wife gets into Quicken on a daily basis, so it's easy to see if her files are being backed up. This morning I looked and her Quicken folder was backed up at 3:34 a.m. I checked her computer it was asleep, and when awakened the time was correct.

    Curious minds want to know.

    :)
     
    rboppy, Mar 19, 2021
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  2. Pavan_N Win User

    File history won't detect external HHD

    Hi Simon,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate the troubleshooting steps you have tried to resolve your issue,

    What is the make and model of your computer and hard drive?

    Follow the Methods below and check if that helps.

    Method 1: Run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter.

    Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with the Bluetooth adapter. Refer these steps:


    • Press Windows key +X, select
      Control panel.


    • Change the view by option on the top right to
      Large icons.

    • Click on troubleshooting and click on the
      view all option on the left panel.

    • Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.

    • Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.

    Method 2: I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall the latest USB drivers from manufacturer's website.


    Follow these steps to un-install the drivers:

    • On the search bar type “ Device Manager
    • On the left pane locate “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” and expand by clicking on it.
    • Right on all the USB adapters and click “Uninstall’
    • Download the latest USB adapter setup file from the manufacturer’s website and install it.

    Refer the Microsoft articles below and perform the steps suggested.

    What if something goes wrong in File History?

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/what-something-goes-wrong-file-history

    Set up a drive for File History.

    File History in Windows

    Applies to Windows 10.

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

    Thanks
     
    Pavan_N, Mar 19, 2021
    #2
  3. Shanester Win User
    File History not running

    No, it is only listed once there.

    You mean you fixed it? Please let me know if you can remember.

    I might have to let sfc run overnight.

    Shane.
     
    Shanester, Mar 19, 2021
    #3
  4. Does File History run while the computer is sleeping?

    Windows + Run history

    Hoping to get some help. My issue:

    When I access the run function (my preferred method is Windows Key + R) it does not remember any of the commands I enter in it. It does however, seem to pull history from other places. e.g.
    If I type winver to check my version/build, the next time I come back and type the first letter w, instead of winver being suggested I get a list of recently visited urls (all which start with w as www.). If I type the letter c a list of files/folders recently accessed on the c drive is displayed and so on.

    It appears to be pulling the history from other histories and anything typed in the run dialog is not remembered. I've searched for possible answers but none of the suggested remedies I've looked at have had any effect. I've inserted a screencap of the above mentioned example.

    TIA Phil

    Does File History run while the computer is sleeping? [​IMG]
     
    busdriver12, Mar 19, 2021
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