Windows 10: I am trying to run file history on Windows 11 to an external drive but I keep getting an...

Log Name: Microsoft-Windows-FileHistory-Engine/BackupLog Source: Microsoft-Windows-FileHistory-Core Date: 5/18/2024 7:24:34 PM Event ID: 201 Task Category: None Level: Error Keywords: User: SYSTEM Computer: Mike-Ilana-PC Description: Unable to scan user libraries for changes and perform backup of modified files for configuration C:\Users\bigmi\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\FileHistory\Configuration\Config Event Xml: http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"> 201 0 2 0 0 0x1000000000000000

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Trying to backup PC to external hard drive but file history wont turn on.

Hi Larry,

Thank you for your feedback! Can you also try to follow the methods below:

Note: Please ensure that your external hard drive is detected. You may use this guide to troubleshoot issues if you drive does not appear in windows explorer view:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/330140...

Method 1

1. On your search bar, type "File History" and select "Restore your files with File History"

2. If the file history window says "No file history was found", click on "Configure file history settings".

3. Verify if External Drive is shown under "Copy files to:", and select "Turn on"

4. Check if File history will be enabled.

Method 2: Turn on file history service

1. On your search bar type "services", and select "Run as administrator".

2. Look for "File History Service" on the list.

3. Right click on it and select properties

4. Set the Startup type to "Automatic" and click "Start under the Service status ".

5. Click OK and try again.

If the issue persist, I would also suggest selecting another drive for the backup:

1. On your search bar, type "File History" and select "Restore your files with File History"

2. If the file history window says "No file history was found", click on "Configure file history settings".

3. Click on "Select another drive"

4. Select a different drive from the list and click "OK"

Please let me know how it goes.

 

File History will not back up files to my external drive. Error 8100002F.

Hello Elaine Blumberg

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

I understand your frustration with the ongoing File History backup issues you're experiencing, especially given the importance of backing up critical documents and pictures for your work. The error code 8100002F you're encountering with File History on Windows 10 can be particularly challenging to troubleshoot due to its potential causes ranging from system file corruption to issues with the external drive itself.

Here are a few steps you can try on your own to potentially resolve the issue:

1. Check and Repair Disk Errors:
   
   1. Connect your external drive.
      
   2. Open This PC, right-click on the external drive, and select Properties.
      
   3. Go to the Tools tab and click on Check under the Error checking section.
      
   4. Follow the prompts to check the disk for errors and repair them if any are found.
      
2. Run System File Checker (SFC) and DISM:
   
   1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator by typing cmd in the Windows search box, right-clicking on Command Prompt, and selecting Run as administrator.
      
   2. Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. Wait for the scan to complete and repair any corrupted files.
      
   3. After that, run the DISM tool by typing DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter.
      
3. Ensure File History Service is Running:
   
   1. Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
      
   2. Scroll down and find the File History Service. Double-click it and ensure its Startup type is set to Automatic. If it's not running, start the service.
      
4. Change File History Drive:
   
   1. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Backup.
      
   2. Click on More options under Backup using File History.
      
   3. Scroll down and click on See advanced settings. In the File History control panel, click on Select drive on the left panel and try selecting a different drive or reselecting your current drive.
      
5. Clear File History Data and Reset:
   
   1. If none of the above steps work, consider clearing your File History data and starting fresh. Note that this will delete your existing backup history.
      
   2. To do this, navigate to the File History drive, find the FileHistory folder, and delete it. Then, turn off File History from Settings > Update & Security > Backup, and turn it back on to set it up again.
      

Disclaimer: When performing operations that may result in data loss, remember to save the data in advance.

If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

How to stop File History on the old drive and start File History on a new drive?

I use the external drive
for File History and have a lot of information there. I want to restart the File History process on a new drive and place the previous File History drive off-site.

Please suggest the steps to stop File History on the old drive and start File History on a new drive.