Windows 10: Windows 10 Backup Folder Option

Discus and support Windows 10 Backup Folder Option in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Hello, I need to set auto backups on one folder. I turned on Backup from Settings, but it automatically has a huge list of folders under "Backup... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Rhonius, Jun 4, 2020.

  1. Rhonius Win User

    Windows 10 Backup Folder Option


    Hello,


    I need to set auto backups on one folder. I turned on Backup from Settings, but it automatically has a huge list of folders under "Backup these folders." I don't want any of those folders backed up. How can I clear that list so to have only the one folder?


    Thanks.

    :)
     
    Rhonius, Jun 4, 2020
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    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.
     
    Ahhzz, Jun 4, 2020
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  3. Meghana C Win User
    issue with backup options Windows 10

    Hi David,

    I will certainly help with the issue you are facing with backup option.

    To assist you better, kindly provide the information:


    • How exactly are you trying to perform back up? Is it from the Backup and Restore (Windows 7) or File History?

    • Which drive have you selected to back up? Is it an external drive or a network drive or a local drive of the system?

    • When you say 'only allows me to do another backup with the same options', which options are you referring to?

    • Are you unable to select a different drive for a backup from the backup destination list?
    If you are using a Backup and Restore (Windows 7) option then, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Type backup and restore in the search bar and press enter.

    • Click on setup backup option.

    • Click on refresh button to check if the drives are visible in the
      backup destination list.

    • Choose the drive which you want to back up and click on
      next.
    If you are trying to use file history I suggest you to un-plug it and restart your computer. Re-plug the external drive and check if the file history options are available.

    Please get back to us with the information to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Meghana C, Jun 4, 2020
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  4. OrbitzXT Win User

    Windows 10 Backup Folder Option

    Windows 7 Folder Options

    In Windows XP, I used to setup one folder the way I liked and go into the Folder Options to make all the rest that style as well. I can't seem to figure out how to do this in Windows 7. I see Folder Options in the control panel, and it has the same feature as XP to apply to all Windows, but since I'm accessing that through the control panel it doesn't work. I imagine I need to access the folder options through the folder that I want to use as a template for the rest. Does anyone know how I can do this in Windows 7?

    Edit: I found out -.- That always seems to happen right after I type up a post asking.
     
    OrbitzXT, Jun 4, 2020
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