Windows 10: File history folder

Discus and support File history folder in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; Windows 10 v 2004 64 Bit:I have a notification saying that my file history folder has been disconnected for too long re- connect it now.When I type... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by Terrysutt, Sep 17, 2020.

  1. Terrysutt Win User

    File history folder


    Windows 10 v 2004 64 Bit:I have a notification saying that my file history folder has been disconnected
    for too long re- connect it now.When I type file history folder into the search box,it just says Toshiba F.
    Where do I find this to re-connect and is it important?

    :)
     
    Terrysutt, Sep 17, 2020
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  2. How to remove folders from File History


    • I had the same problem, and I solved in this way:
      Control Panel -> System and Security-> File History -> Turn off
      Settings -> Update & Security -> Backup -> More options -> Stop using this drive
      Delete the File History folder in your external drive.
      Start using File History again.
      After performing these steps, I can easily add folders to "Excluded Folders" and they remain excluded. I checked in the actual files and folders saved on the external disk, and it works.
      I did not modify the default settings about how often and how long backup is saved, File History is working ok now. So I guess it is important to click "Stop using this drive" in order to reset File History.
      Hope this will be helpful
     
    mila parker, Sep 17, 2020
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  3. ALN
    ALN Win User
    How to remove folders from File History


    That did it - Thank you Mila!
     
  4. ALN
    ALN Win User

    File history folder

    How to remove folders from File History


    That does not work. Even though I do the delete from the "Back up these folders" from the list, it still backs it up - and when I close out of Settings and then go back in, the folder re-appears in the list.

    However, Mila's suggestion worked. Is it possible that folders in my Library cannot be removed from the "Back up these folders" list?
     
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