Windows 10: How do you fix file history does not recognize drive in windows 11?

I have issues with file history it doesn't seems to recognize the external drive for backup, I put in a different drive and it still giving me error. I need solution for windows 11 not windows 10. Thanks for the help!

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Windows doesn't recognize drive for file history

Windows doesn't recognize drive for file history

how to fix?

 

File History does not recognize my HDD

I am using Windows 11 Home. I have 3 additional hard drives connected to my computer.

1 is M2, attached to the motherboard.

1 is SSD, connected using SATA.

1 is regular 3.5" HDD, also connected using SATA.

Windows File History can see my M2 and SSD, but it does not recognize my 3.5" HDD.

When I try to set the destination HD for File History, it's not on the list. Does anyone know how to fix it?

 

File History drive

Hi Joseph,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I would like to inform you that if your File History drive has been disconnected for too long, or it doesn't have enough space to save temporary versions of your files. To continue saving copies of your files, you'll need to reconnect your File History drive.
Plug in your external File History drive or reselect your network. You can start a backup manually or wait for the next scheduled backup or reselect the drive. Here is the steps:

To manually start a backup

• 
  Open File History by pressing Windows key> type File History
  > Click on File History.
  
• 
  Tap or click Back up now.
  

To reselect your drive

• 
  Open File History by pressing Windows key> type File History
  > Click on File History.
  
• 
  Tap or click Select drive.
  
• 
  On the Select a File History drive page, tap or click your current drive or network location, and then tap or click
  OK.
  

Hope it helps. Let us know if you need more help and we'll be glad to assist.