Windows 10: Fix file history

Discus and support Fix file history in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I posted recently asking for help to reconnect my file history. The answer I got failed. The dialogue box says it is an E: drive. I don't have an E:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by SueFreeman2, Jan 15, 2020.

  1. Fix file history


    I posted recently asking for help to reconnect my file history. The answer I got failed. The dialogue box says it is an E: drive. I don't have an E: drive on Windows 10. What is going on? My PC is not backing up my files and it won't back up to the onedrive either. I'd appreciate any suggestions? Cheers Sue

    :)
     
    SueFreeman2, Jan 15, 2020
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  2. #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 15, 2020
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  3. 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 15, 2020
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  4. Fix file history

    File History defaults vs what I want to save

    Hi Jim,

    To understand the issue better, I would need more information from your end.

    • Is the computer connected to a Domain network?
    • From when are you facing this issue?

    I suggest you to try the steps in the following article which will help you to fix common File History issues.

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

    (Applies to Windows 10)

    Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Jan 15, 2020
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