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  1. Jerry8AB Win User

    File History - Question


    File History –


    My File History is currently backed up to OneDrive on an external disk. The link address to the listings for File History includes the word OneDrive.


    Now, I will be reinstalling Windows 10 where I will not use OneDrive.


    I assume with a new Windows 10, I will be required to designate a drive for a backup destination.

    So, my question is this:


    After uninstalling OneDrive on my current system, when I click on File History on my external hard drive, I still have to click on OneDrive to access File History listing. See screenshot 30.


    So, when I reinstall Windows 10, will that OneDrive link or word disappear?


    Thanks,

    Jerry

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    Jerry8AB, Feb 4, 2020
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  2. Jerry8AB Win User

    File History Question

    I’m not sure how to re-add the folder. So what I did do was to
    manually back up all folders. When I did that, I DID have more listings in documents and pictures.

    What appears to be occurring is this:

    After doing the steps to allow offline access, it seems that File History is capturing those files.
    However, I don’t understand why the files were not captured during normal scheduling which is every 12 hours.

    What I have been looking for is a listing of ALL of my document and picture files, before and after activating offline access.

    So, what I am saying is, File History may be working, but it will not show any document or picture files prior to my offline activation.

    Your thoughts.

    Jerry
     
    Jerry8AB, Feb 4, 2020
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  3. #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#, Feb 4, 2020
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  4. Junaid_A Win User

    File History - Question

    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, Feb 4, 2020
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