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  1. Which file history folders do I delete?


    Which file history folders do I delete?

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    Bob Kidder, May 20, 2023
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Which file history folders do I delete? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Which file history folders do I delete? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, May 20, 2023
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  3. 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
     
    mila parker, May 20, 2023
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  4. ALN
    ALN Win User

    Which file history folders do I delete?

    How to remove folders from File History


    That did it - Thank you Mila!
     
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