Windows 10: File history deleting only copies

Discus and support File history deleting only copies in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello! I'm using file history to back up my files, I have it set to back up every hour and keep for 3 months, but I was looking though the files and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Piggyporkface, Jul 9, 2020.

  1. File history deleting only copies


    Hello!

    I'm using file history to back up my files, I have it set to back up every hour and keep for 3 months, but I was looking though the files and it turns out it deleted the only copies of files that haven’t been edited because it was older then 3 months, so now a bunch of my files are not backed up.



    Anyone know how to fix this or can recommend some good alternatives to file history? Thanks!

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    /u/Piggyporkface, Jul 9, 2020
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  2. 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, Jul 9, 2020
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  3. temp02 Win User
    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, Jul 9, 2020
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  4. Jerry8A Win User

    File history deleting only copies

    File History - Deleting Entries

    File History

    Can I delete current individual Document entries in File History and still have File History work properly for future listings and maintain my old listings?

    Another tech forum said:
    "File History keeps a database of all the files backed up. Since you manually deleted data in the File History folder (My Documents), the database and file store would be out of sync."

    Do you agree?

    Thanks,
    Jerry
     
    Jerry8A, Jul 9, 2020
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