Windows 10: problem with file history

Discus and support problem with file history in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; I'm just setting up Windows 10 on my new computer. I can't get file history to work. This is the error message: Unable to scan user libraries for... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Larry GinnyHunt, Jun 8, 2020.

  1. problem with file history


    I'm just setting up Windows 10 on my new computer. I can't get file history to work. This is the error message:


    Unable to scan user libraries for changes and perform backup of modified files for configuration C:\Users\...

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    Larry GinnyHunt, Jun 8, 2020
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  2. omkar Win User

    File history problem

    problem with file history [​IMG]
    ok bro tell me when i am clicking on add a dive it is saying no usable drives found ? so what is the solution for this help in detail and step by step?
     
    omkar, Jun 8, 2020
    #2
  3. #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#, Jun 8, 2020
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  4. Junaid_A Win User

    problem with file history

    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, Jun 8, 2020
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