Windows 10: File History not backing up files with changed names

Discus and support File History not backing up files with changed names in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hi I have change the file names on thousands of my photos to be consistent in the naming of the photos. Because they file name have been changed but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by LesB61, Apr 14, 2021.

  1. LESB61
    LesB61 Win User

    File History not backing up files with changed names


    Hi


    I have change the file names on thousands of my photos to be consistent in the naming of the photos. Because they file name have been changed but on the file itself it does not backup using File History. How do I fix this. Using Windows 10 Home Version 20H2

    :)
     
    LesB61, Apr 14, 2021
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  2. #JON#
    #Jon# Win User

    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.
     
    #Jon#, Apr 14, 2021
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  3. NACHAPPA C K
    Nachappa C K Win User
    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?

    Windows help & learning - Microsoft Support

    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.
     
    Nachappa C K, Apr 14, 2021
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  4. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User

    File History not backing up files with changed names

    File History restart

    Hi Jim,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forums.



    To change the backup drive for File History, the current process should be stopped. I suggest you to try the steps listed below to stop file history on an older drive and restart it on a new drive:



    Change File History backup drive:

    • Open Settings and navigate to Update & Security > Backup.
    • Click on More Options, scroll down to locate
      Backup to a different drive section, and choose Stop Using Drive.
    • Plug in the new storage drive, navigate to Settings > Update & Security > Backup,
      and choose Add a Drive.
    • Restart File History and configure it by referring to the article

      File History in Windows      .


    Hope it helps.

    Regards,
     
    Junaid_A, Apr 14, 2021
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