Windows 10: File history not backing up all files.

I just purchased a new SSD and reinstalled windows using the MS media creation tool.


It installed the latest Windows 10 Pro 1809


I installed many apps and games.


I decided to run File History as previous backups have failed miserably. I check my game folder in appdata after backup, and it only backed up the two config files. It ignored all files and folders.


I took a break and played with my game. Then I checked file history to see if maybe it did more backups when the computer was idle. It said it had almost 1gb data, so I checked and it added only two files. But they were the new game I just started. It still ignored all other files and folder in the directory.


It seems to be only backing up new files created since last backup was run.


How do I get a complete backup of all files and folders designated in the file history app?


EDIT:


I forgot to mention that even before the reinstall of windows. I manually copied and pasted my game data folder (in appdata) to my backup drive and I seen it copy my saved games folder. I assumed it got them all and I didn't double check, against my better judgement. Now there are only 10 saved game, and only the 10 most recent onea. My couple dozen plus other older saved games have now vanished.


Maybe this issue goes beyond just file history?

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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?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/what-something-goes-wrong-file-history

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.

 

Backing up Windows 10. Error "File history drive cannot save copies of all my files because of limitations with my File History drives file system"

Hi,

To assist you better, please answer the below:

• 
  Did you make any hardware or software changes prior to this issue?
  
• 
  What is the anti-virus program installed on your computer?
  
• 
  Please provide us a screenshot which shows the error message.
  

I suggest you to stop File History service, restart the computer and then set it as Automatic from the services and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

Steps:-

1. Press Windows key + R and openRun command window.

2. Type services.msc and hit
Enter.

3. Right click on File History from the list.

4. Select Stop. Restart the computer and repeat the first three steps.

5. Click on Properties and set the set
Startup type to Automatic.

6. Click on Apply and
Ok.

Also, I suggest you to try the below steps and configure the drive on File History and check if it helps.

Steps:-

1. Type File History in the search box, and then tap or click
File History.

2. Tap or click Select drive.

3. On the Select a File History drive page, tap or click your current drive or network location, and then tap or click
OK.

Refer the steps given in the below articles and check if it helps:

File History in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17128/windows-8-file-history

Note: This also applies to Windows 10

Backup and restore your files

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17143/windows-10-back-up-your-files

Hope it helps. Revert to us with the results, will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.