Windows 10: What is happening with File History? Windows 10

I first had problems in October 2019 and created a thread - I didn't receive a definitive answer.

Here's a snip I posted - taken from my Notifications.





I searched for my thread just now but couldn't find it - there are at least 1000 threads shown.

The message has reappeared today.


I recall that one expert said that File History was 'deprecated' i.e. functions or elements of it are in the process of being replaced by newer ones.


Has any progress been made please?


Or should I simply ignore the message?


PS If I've posted in the wrong forum, would a Moderator please move it. TIA

:)

 

Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

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.

 

Windows 10 File History Not Working

This issue can also happen if Indexing service (Windows Search service) is disabled. To check this setting, kindly follow these steps:

• Open Run and type Service.msc.
• Double-click on Windows Search and check if it's disabled. Set it to
  Automatic.
• Click on Apply, then choose OK.

This setting scans and inspects the file system from time to time. It looks for changes to backup your files when you start using the File History.

Additionally, we suggest checking 'Mike P's reply to a similar concern found on this thread posted last October 4, 2015:

File History - Could not enable File History. Renaming the folder did the trick relating the same issue.

Let us know of the status or progress regarding your query.