Windows 10: Some folders are missing in File History

I have a strange issue because I can find some folders in Properties but File History panel doesn’t show them. How can I make them visible from the Control Panel?

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How to remove folders from File History

• I had the same problem, and I solved in this way:
  Control Panel -> System and Security-> File History -> Turn off
  Settings -> Update & Security -> Backup -> More options -> Stop using this drive
  Delete the File History folder in your external drive.
  Start using File History again.
  After performing these steps, I can easily add folders to "Excluded Folders" and they remain excluded. I checked in the actual files and folders saved on the external disk, and it works.
  I did not modify the default settings about how often and how long backup is saved, File History is working ok now. So I guess it is important to click "Stop using this drive" in order to reset File History.
  Hope this will be helpful

 

How to remove folders from File History

That did it - Thank you Mila!

 

file history folder

Hi Carolyn,

There are many factors we can consider on why the file history folder is missing. The cause will vary on how you created your backup. For better assistance, please answer the following questions.

• Is this the first time that you're trying to create a backup? If yes, how are you trying to perform the task?
• If not, how did you create your last backup?
• Was the external drive removed?

In the meantime, you may follow the steps provided in this
article to try backing up your files again.

Feel free to contact us if you need assistance with Windows.