Windows 10: File History on/off status issues

Discus and support File History on/off status issues in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I had a hiccup the other day and lost all mail data and ability to connect to past mail boxes. I ran through a folder clean up application assuming it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by b_M_x, Oct 13, 2018.

  1. B_M_X
    b_M_x Win User

    File History on/off status issues


    I had a hiccup the other day and lost all mail data and ability to connect to past mail boxes.

    I ran through a folder clean up application assuming it was set not to delete system and mail files (I took care of other personal files).


    That assumption was highly over the top and system would not start after my clean up.

    After a bit back and forth I could restore the system to an earlier back up point from system perspective.

    However my mail files were deleted. I did take a File History back up just before the clean up...

    However all critical .pst files were deleted from the PC and I am not able to recover the file history done prior to executing the utility.

    When I go into File History Recovery the system tells me File History is Off, and ask if I want to change setting.


    How come a part of you system, function it self, says File History is On while the recovery portion says it is Off?



    How to recover my File History data?

    An issue I have is that I cannot access my pst files thus only web mail available with those limitations.



    Rgds,

    Bjoern

    :)
     
    b_M_x, Oct 13, 2018
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  2. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    File History defaults vs what I want to save

    Hi Jim,

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

    • Is the computer connected to a Domain network?
    • From when are you facing this issue?

    I suggest you to try the steps in the following article which will help you to fix common File History issues.

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

    (Applies to Windows 10)

    Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Oct 13, 2018
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  3. GEETHU B
    Geethu B Win User
    Windows 10 file history not backing up; event IDs 200, 201, 203, cannot recognize...

    Hi Dick,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with using File History.
    I will surely help you to fix this issue.

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

    • Is the computer connected to domain network?
    • What all troubleshooting steps did you try apart from changing the location?
    I suggest you to try the steps in the following article which will help you to fix common File History issues.

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

    Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.
     
    Geethu B, Oct 13, 2018
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  4. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    File History on/off status issues

    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, Oct 13, 2018
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