Windows 10: How to reconnect the File History for backup

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  1. MARYMCGUIRE2
    MaryMcGuire2 Win User

    How to reconnect the File History for backup


    I keep getting a message "my File History drive is disconnected" how do i reconnect?

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    MaryMcGuire2, Dec 31, 2019
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  2. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User

    Disconnect and reconnect File History drive

    Hi David,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    To stop file history using a drive, you can try the steps listed below.



    Ideally, File History will save copies of your files every hour, so disconnecting and reconnecting the backup drive every hour would be a tedious task. However, if you still would like to go for it, you may try the steps listed
    below.



    • Open Settings and go to Update & Security > Backup using File History.
    • Scroll down to Backup to a different drive
      and choose Stop using the drive to disconnect the drive.
    • Later, when you would like to reconnect, go to
      Settings      >
      Update & security>
      Backup>
      Add a drive to reconnect the drive.


    Additional Info: Use File History to backup and restore
    in Windows 10



    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards,
     
    Junaid_A, Dec 31, 2019
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  3. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User
    How do I reconnect my file history drive

    Hi Mattie,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if File History drive has been disconnected for too long.



    I suggest you to follow the steps below to reconnect the File history drive.

    Reconnect your File History drive:

    • You’ll see this message if your File History drive has been disconnected for too long. If you’re backing up to an external drive (such as a USB drive), make sure that it’s connected to your PC. If you’re backing up to a network location, go to
      Settings > Update & security > Backup and reselect the network.
    • After you’ve reconnected, wait for the next scheduled backup or start a backup manually by selecting
      Settings > Update & security > Backup > More options > Back up now.

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with reconnecting File History, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Dec 31, 2019
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  4. GARYBETTY
    GaryBetty Win User

    How to reconnect the File History for backup

    How to reconnect file history drive? Windows 10

    I cannot reconnect my file history file drive
     
    GaryBetty, Dec 31, 2019
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