Windows 10: The "turn on" button in file history is greyed out.

Discus and support The "turn on" button in file history is greyed out. in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I was attempting to use file history for a backup. It does not recognize any external drives, and the "turn on" option button is greyed out and does... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by bigbeardedbuddy, Mar 4, 2025.

  1. BIGBEARDEDBUDDY
    bigbeardedbuddy Win User

    The "turn on" button in file history is greyed out.


    I was attempting to use file history for a backup. It does not recognize any external drives, and the "turn on" option button is greyed out and does not appear to be functional. I've tried several tutorials that either say everything without telling me anything, or, not to sound racist, but many of the authors of these videos have accents that are so thick I can barely understand anything they are saying. Can you help? Thank you in advance.

    :)
     
    bigbeardedbuddy, Mar 4, 2025
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  2. TIREDOFFH
    TiredofFH Win User

    Turn on File History in Windows 10

    Thanks for the suggestions.

    The turn off button was greyed out and was unresponsive.

    I had been advised to run the system file checker several time and found no problems.

    In the meantime my machine has been returned to the suppler for a factory reset and is working again.
     
    TiredofFH, Mar 4, 2025
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  3. MARK OLE
    Mark Ole Win User
    Turn on File History in Windows 10

    Hi,

    To address your concern, we suggest that you turn off File history then add the drive again.


    To turn off File History, please follow these steps:

    • Click the Start​ button, select Settings.
      Click Update & security.
    • Choose Backupand click More options.
    • See advanced settings, then click the Turn off button.
    Restart the system then turn back on File History and add the drive.

    If the issue persist, run the System File Checker tool. System File Checker
    scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

    To run this tool, please refer to this
    link    .

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Mark Ole, Mar 4, 2025
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  4. MOHAWK52
    Mohawk52 Win User

    The "turn on" button in file history is greyed out.

    File history is greyed out and can't be turned on?

    File history is greyed out and can't be turned on?
     
    Mohawk52, Mar 4, 2025
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