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Discus and support File History - Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've set up File History to backup to an external SSD. It backed up when I set it up 2 weeks ago but has not backed up since, even though I've left the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by kaygee46, Mar 28, 2020.

  1. KAYGEE46
    kaygee46 Win User

    File History - Windows 10


    I've set up File History to backup to an external SSD. It backed up when I set it up 2 weeks ago but has not backed up since, even though I've left the default setting to back up every hour. Even if I click the Backup Now option, it says it's backing up but after about half an hour that notification disappears but no backup has been done.
    The SSD is active and available, and has ample free space.

    What have I missed? Why isn't it working?

    :)
     
    kaygee46, Mar 28, 2020
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  2. AHHZZ
    Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 28, 2020
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  3. #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#, Mar 28, 2020
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  4. GARYBETTY
    GaryBetty Win User

    File History - Windows 10

    How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

    I cannot reconnect my file history file drive
     
    GaryBetty, Mar 28, 2020
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