Windows 10: File History Not Backing Documents Windows 11

Has there been any progress on finding the problem with FileHistory not backing up our libraries, etc. I have two users user1/user2 on the same computer and FileHistory works for one but not the other user. It seems that FileHistory cannot find the location of users2 files. The setup for FileHistory creates the needed directories on the backup drive except that the Data subfolder for user2 is empty. User1 has the C subfolder with the required subfolder, etc and the correct libraries etc. User2 is missing one file in the Configuration subfolder too Catolog2.ebd that is in user1 subfolder.-T

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File History Not Backing Documents Windows 11

I have office 365 and nothing is saved to Office 365 or OneDrive. I turned this feature off for when saving docs/data.

I do believe you are missing the entire point of the issue I explained with File History.

I'll break it down in even simpler terms:

When I set up File History it does not include my Documents folder or any other folders. File History only backs up my Desktop and Downloads folder.

File History only gives the option to exclude folders and does not give the option to include folders.

The only option you have to even try and include a specific folder is

Opening that folder then right clicking and selecting include in library.

The folder is added under libraries - but it's not backed up by File History.

When you try this with your documents folders - you will have to select each individual folder < a real f.ck show because it will show each individual folder listed under Library. Documents folder is already an implied library and when try including the documents folder it will show as Documents(2) even though the implied Documents folder is not listed in the library.

File History ='s100% trash with Windows 11 << I'm better off watching a crackhead dance for quarters then trying to use File History on Windows 11.

Next Option is use Command prompt with the combination of reg edit and completely remove File History options for Windows 11 and install the code for windows 10 file history on my windows 11 pc.

 

File History Not Backing Documents Windows 11

File History is not backing up all files and folders on Windows 11.

File History is only backing up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folder.





Troubleshooting steps I took:

1. Deleted all files and folders off the external drive I use for back up

2. Turned off file history

3. Set up File History again to back up my files

File History would only back up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folder

Repeated steps 1 and 2

Doubled checked and made sure One Drive backup is still off.

I opened the two configuration files used for backing up and updated them to include all folders that File History should back.

Repeated step 3.

Still File History on Windows 11 will not back up all folders and files.

Microsoft needs to update File History on Windows 11 to how it was used on Windows 10 - giving users to set it up within settings and give us users the options to add locations.

After all of the troubleshooting steps I took, it appears as though File History back up is stuck between a selection from Windows 10 prior to upgrading my PC to Windows 11.

 

windows 10 file history error 104 files aren't being backed up to usb drive;

Hi Chery,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  What is the complete error message?
  
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  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

File history checks for any changes made to the documents that are included in File history and backups the documents which has been changed. If the File History is not backing up data then the issue could be caused due to some
incorrect settings or due to some corrupt files. You can try the following steps and check if it helps.



Method 1: check File History Services.

First, I would suggest you to make sure that the services required for backup to run successfully is enabled. Refer to these steps:

• a) Press Windows key + R, type ‘services.msc’ and press enter.
• b) In the services window, locate the services ‘File history service’ and the
  
  ‘Volume shadow copy service’ and check if they are running.
• c) If they are not running, right click and select ‘Start’ to manually start the
  
  service.
• d) Check if you are able to create a backup now

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