Windows 10: File History Service problem

Discus and support File History Service problem in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,Can somebody explain why File History Service kept stopping and turned Manual after it worked for 1-2 minutes even in Automatic mode and I can't... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Viet Hung, Jun 18, 2025 at 5:07 AM.

  1. Viet Hung Win User

    File History Service problem


    Hi,Can somebody explain why File History Service kept stopping and turned Manual after it worked for 1-2 minutes even in Automatic mode and I can't turn on File History.

    :)
     

  2. Problems with File History

    Hi George,

    It could be the File History settings are corrupt or the older version of files is not getting saved properly. We need to do further investigation on your concern so that we can identify the cause of the issue. Kindly answer the following questions for clarification:

    • Which build of Windows 10 are you using? To know about it, hit
      Start, type Winver and then press
      Enter. You could also press Windows Key + R, type
      Winver into the
      Run dialog and press Enter.
    • Were there any changes on your computer prior to the issue? Any troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
    • Can you also please provide us with a screenshot of it? You may refer to this

      link
      on how to include a screenshot in your post.

    Furthermore, we suggest you to follow the below steps to start and stop the services
    Windows backup first, here are the steps:

    • Press “Windows+R” and in the run command box, type “services.msc.”
    • Search for the service “Windows Backup,” double click on it and check whether the service is
      started or not.
    • Click the “OK” button. We suggest that you to stop and start the service again.

    Then, the volume shadow copy:

    • Search for the service “Volume shadow copy,” double click on it and check whether the service is
      started or not.
    • We suggest you to stop and start the service again.
    • Click on “OK” button and check whether you can perform backup successfully.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
  3. omkar Win User
    File history problem

    File History Service problem 90913d1485969462t-file-history-problem-capture-file-history-2.png
    ok bro tell me when i am clicking on add a dive it is saying no usable drives found ? so what is the solution for this help in detail and step by step?
     
  4. File History Service problem

    File History Service is not accessible

    The message means what it says: That the File History Service is not running. You could try this:

    • Press the Windows key+R
    • Type services.msc and press Enter.
    • Double-click File History Service.
    • Click the Start button.

    File History Service problem b26e5ed7-500a-4d1e-9bd1-e88d5325d35b.jpg
     
    Frederik Long, Jun 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
    #4
Thema:

File History Service problem

Loading...
  1. File History Service problem - Similar Threads - File History Service

  2. File History Service problem

    in Windows 10 Gaming
    File History Service problem: Hi,Can somebody explain why File History Service kept stopping and turned Manual after it worked for 1-2 minutes even in Automatic mode and I can't turn on File History....
  3. Problems with turning on file history

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Problems with turning on file history: My issues showed up some months ago, all of a sudden the photos I had neatly compacted into folders totally disappeared. I have been able to download a few camera chips, and put some files back in, but everything is just scattered everywhere. There is little seperation in any...
  4. problem with file history

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    problem with file history: I'm just setting up Windows 10 on my new computer. I can't get file history to work. This is the error message: Unable to scan user libraries for changes and perform backup of modified files for configuration C:\Users\......
  5. File history problems

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    File history problems: I went into file history to get back a file and it wouldn't let me restore the file because it said my drive wasnt plugged in when it was so I tried selecting a new drive I kept getting errors but it eventually worked and I selected the same drive again but now all my...
  6. Problem with file history backup

    in Windows 10 Backup and Restore
    Problem with file history backup: I cannot change the drive for FILE HISTORY. I have been able to remove the old drive but although the drive I want is listed, clicking it has no effect. Is FILE HISTORY of much use anyway? I have not bothered with it before, and when I look at what has been saved it seems...
  7. File History: Could not enable File History, this service cannot start, either it is...

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    File History: Could not enable File History, this service cannot start, either it is...: File History: Could not enable File History, this service cannot start, either it is disabled or no enabled devices associated with it https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/file-history-could-not-enable-file-history-this/2ab32c9c-72d5-4004-bef9-f31911520d43
  8. File History problems

    in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade
    File History problems: I have Windows 10 and file history is set to operate and store files on an external drive. But I don't see anything on that drive called file history. Plus, as it is almost full, I added a new drive for file history, at least temporarily. But now I need to find previous...
  9. File History Problems

    in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance
    File History Problems: I searched the forum for "File History Problems" with no success, perhaps this should be under Performance/Maintenance? Thanks in advance for the past valuable hints, tips, guidance over the years from TenForums as well as 8 over recent years without having to actually ask...
  10. File history problem

    in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance
    File history problem: How to solve the problem to turn on the file history. It is saying that in yellow box''No usable drive was found. We recommend that you use an external drive for File History. Connect a drive and refresh this page, or use a network location.'' So what can i do ? I don't...