Windows 10: Find File History

Discus and support Find File History in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I am using a data recovery tool to restore my Windows 10 File History, but seem to lack knowing where in The Windows 10 files I might track it down.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by StephenPlunkett, Jan 26, 2020.

  1. STEPHENPLUNKETT
    StephenPlunkett Win User

    Find File History


    I am using a data recovery tool to restore my Windows 10 File History, but seem to lack knowing where in The Windows 10 files I might track it down. How and where might a recovery tool find it, even most broadly speaking?

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    StephenPlunkett, Jan 26, 2020
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  2. #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#, Jan 26, 2020
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  3. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User
    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, Jan 26, 2020
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  4. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    Find File History

    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, Jan 26, 2020
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