Windows 10: FILE HISTORY ELEMENT NOT FOUND . Is there a fix for this problem ??

FILE HISTORY ELEMENT NOT FOUND . Is there a fix for this problem ?? I can't get file history to review and delete older file versions on win 10. It works perfectly on my wife's PC, even though running from outwards appearances. the same win 10 version. I've tried all the posted suggestions and none work. Any updates on when MSFT will fix this bug??

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File history problem


ok bro tell me when i am clicking on add a dive it is saying no usable drives found ? so what is the solution for this help in detail and step by step?

 

FIle History: Element not found when clean up old files since 2004/20H2

Hi,

this request is similiar to File History: Element Not Found Error on Windows 10 May 2004

Other then he say, an In-place Upgrade did not solve the issue (did from 2004 to 20H2).

I am using file history since it was introduced in Windows 8 and it was always working as expected until 2004 arrived.

This is my configuration:

• I am using a networkdrive connected with SMB, so the path to backup is \\diskstation\Sicherung ASRock
• The NAS is is a Synology Diskstation DS218+
• my settings are to backup every 1 hour (does work) and clean up files obsolote files automatically after 1 month (does not work anymore)
• I am only backup folders from my D: drive (not the userfiles in the Default settings)

So since file history does not delete files older than 1 month, when I want clean it manually, I get the "Element not found" error.

Troubleshooting steps:

• I stoped and enabled file history -> same issue
• I deleted the file history files and start again -> same issue
• I also delete all file history backup files and also reseted the file history with the help of that: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/54999-reset-file-history-default-windows-10-a.html -> same issue
• Today I did the In-Place upgrade. I used the official 20H2 MVS ISO file, started again a new file history from beginning and tried the option again -> but it's the same issue

So when we can expect a fix here?

No, I can't use the Feedback Hub, because it force me to enable Telemtry.

 

Fix for file history disconnection

Hi, What software can I download to fix my file history? I keep getting pop-ups that say the file history is disconnected.

I Googled the problem but the software that came up my security protection said was on a list of unsafe sites. Any ideas? Cheers Sue