Windows 10: 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 up2. Turned off file history3. Set up File History again to back up my filesFile History would only back up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folderRepeated steps 1 and 2Doubled 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

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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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Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

File History not backing up any files

Hello Victor

Thank you for the response. I had already checked that thread, but it hasn't helped me:

• The thread deals with Windows 8's implementation of File History, which is somewhat different to that of Windows 10.
• Most of the thread deals with setting up File History (which I have already done, precisely following the recommended steps). The third link in the thread might have been useful since it appears to link to a page that deals with troubleshooting File History
  (as opposed to setting it up), but unfortunately the link is dead.

Any further suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

File History does not back up blocked files.

Hi Philrosenberg,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• Since when are you facing this?
• Did you make any changes in prior to this issue?
• Do you get any error message or error code on the screen code?

As of now I suggest you follow the steps mentioned in the link below.

What if something goes wrong in File History?

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Note: Steps for Windows 8.1 are also applicable on Windows 10.

Please get back to us with a reply so that we can assist you better.