Windows 10: Viewing previous versions of a file (using File History?)

When I try to view previous versions of a file, I see a message "No previous versions available"


I live in China - not sure if that has any effect and have a licensed version of Windows 10, bought from Microsoft Store (China).


I have File History enabled, but have never been able to restore a file using it.


What should I do to solve this problem?




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Previous version history file


Hello,

I am new to the forum and currently encountering a problem restoring files from the shadow volume. I do not see any version history when I click the previous version history tab. Using a third party tool like shadowexplorer I am able to see the previous versions. Exporting the files out from the shadow volume also is incomplete with file errors. Any way for me to restore fully some files from the shadow copies ?

Thanks.
Anand

 

How to view WordPad Previous Versions.

Hi,

With regard to you query about restoring previous version of a file, please follow the methods below:

Method 1: Restore Previous version

• Right-click the file.
• Select Restore Previous versions.
• Click on Previous Versions tab.
• You may see a list of older copies of the file available.

Method 2:

You may also check the File History. File History saves copies of your files so you can get them back if they're lost or damaged.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Control Panel.
• Select All Control Panel Items.
• Click on File History.
• Select Restore personal files.

Let us know the result.

 

Previous version history file


Restoring files or folders using File History - Windows Help


Ok, have you ever used this feature with previous Windows? Have a look at the above (ok, it's for '8).

Note:
"If you haven’t set up a File History drive and turned File History on yet, see Setting up a drive for File History. For information about troubleshooting problems, excluding folders, and changing drives and settings, see What if something goes wrong in File History?"