Windows 10: file history not deleting older backups

Discus and support file history not deleting older backups in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; For some reason, my file history is not deleting old backups. As a result, my drive gets full. I have to go in and manually wipe them out and start... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Rick43521, Jan 1, 2023.

  1. Rick43521 Win User

    file history not deleting older backups


    For some reason, my file history is not deleting old backups. As a result, my drive gets full. I have to go in and manually wipe them out and start overAny suggestions appreciated?Thanks in advance

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    Rick43521, Jan 1, 2023
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  2. Junaid_A Win User

    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, Jan 1, 2023
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  3. Ramesh Srinivasan, Jan 1, 2023
    #3
  4. file history not deleting older backups

    File History never copies anything

    Hi,

    Temporary system failure is one of the possible reasons why this issue is happening. To help resolve the issue, we suggest deleting the files in the USB drive. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Settings > Update & Security > Backup > More Options.
    • Click Stop using this drive.
    • Delete the File History folder on your external drive.
    • Try again to add the USB drive to backup File History.
    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Martin Bar, Jan 1, 2023
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