Windows 10: File History

New computer, OS and Program Files are on the C:drive, data on the D: drive. I want to backup D: using file history without messing with the C: drive to a network location. Doesn't seem to be an easy way to do that.

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File History Browser- no usable file history browser was found

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the frustration when things doesn’t work well.

I suggest you to Perform System Restore
and check if it works.

System restore will take your computer to pervious state when it was not facing such problem, this can be done by selecting the proper restore point.

To restore the operating system to an earlier point in time, follow these steps:

a) Press Windows key + R.

b) Type rstrui.exe and click OK.

c) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the System restore process.



Disclaimer: When you use System Restore to restore the computer to a previous state, programs and updates that you installed after that date are removed.

Please refer the link below for more information.

What if something goes wrong in File History?


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

Note: It also applies for windows 10.

Reference:

Restore from a system restore point

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/windows-10-recovery-options

Create a system restore point

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/create-a-system-restore-point

Hope this information helps. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

 

File History - Could not enable File History

Method 1 results: Safe mode with network: As before, it found the drive,

but this time when I clicked the button "Turn on" I got the message: Could

not enable File History; This service cannot be started in Safe Mode.

Method 2 results: I did not do a clean boot because my computer did not

run fine. I still couldn't use the external hard drive in File History.

 

Hello rboppy, *Smile

If you like, you should be able to use an option in the tutorial below to add and remove the folders and drives you want to be included in your File History backup.

File History - Add or Remove Folders to be Backed Up in Windows 10

 

Hi Brink,
My screens don't look at all like the ones in the tutorial, after clicking backup options this is what I get:



I can't get the window that lets me choose which folders to add/remove.

Sorry for the additional thumbnail, can't delete it.

 

My wife got my old computer, added her as a new user, same problem there as here.

 

It looks like you haven't added a drive and turned on File History yet.

Afterwards, you should see the same settings available.

 

Thanks Brink, that did it.

 

You're most welcome. *Smile