Windows 10: Windows 11, file history not working.

Trying to use windows 11 file history to backup files. I got this error message. see picture.

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Windows 11 File History

Manny -

Previous Versions uses File History but it is to restore individual files, and also has it's own procedure and fixes here, which work the same for Windows 10 and 11:

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/restore-previous... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro, PC Repair Tool and Reimage ads)

https://pureinfotech.com/enable-previous-versio...

To restore the full File History backup see here. It's very important to follow the steps closely or it may overwrite the backup because it thinks you're setting it up new:

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/restore-files-or-...

https://websiteforstudents.com/how-to-restore-f...

https://www.guidingtech.com/how-to-use-file-his...

FIxes for File History not working:

https://www.ubackup.com/windows-11/windows-11-f...

https://www.tenorshare.com/data-backup/windows-...

https://www.ubackup.com/articles/windows-10-fil...



Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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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.

 

File History Not Backing Documents Windows 11

File History is not backing up all files and folders on Windows 11.

File History is only backing up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folder.





Troubleshooting steps I took:

1. Deleted all files and folders off the external drive I use for back up

2. Turned off file history

3. Set up File History again to back up my files

File History would only back up files and folders on my desktop and downloads folder

Repeated steps 1 and 2

Doubled checked and made sure One Drive backup is still off.

I opened the two configuration files used for backing up and updated them to include all folders that File History should back.

Repeated step 3.

Still File History on Windows 11 will not back up all folders and files.

Microsoft needs to update File History on Windows 11 to how it was used on Windows 10 - giving users to set it up within settings and give us users the options to add locations.

After all of the troubleshooting steps I took, it appears as though File History back up is stuck between a selection from Windows 10 prior to upgrading my PC to Windows 11.