Windows 10: Your data is not yet backed up – File History on Windows 10

You have been successfully backing up your files on Windows 10 using the File History utility. But if you see the message Your data is not yet backed up under the Overview section in Backup Options instead of the usual message like Your last backup was DD/MM/YY, then this post may be able to help you.



Further on this issue, affected users when they select Restore files from a current backup, see the message There isn’t any history of your files, folders, or libraries.

Your data is not yet backed up – File History


In order to delve into this issue properly, it’s imperative to point out that File History, System Image, Backup and Restore in Windows 10 are not being actively maintained or developed. Microsoft is planning to remove these features in a future release.

Having said that, below are your options:

First, you could perform a Clean Boot and see if you are able to manually create the backups.

If this does not help then the safest and most reliable method is to sort your files into their User Folders (Documents, Desktop, Pictures, Downloads, etc) and periodically, manually drag or copy them to an external USB drive or another hard drive. If you want some sort of automation, you can use any third-party backup software for Windows 10.

You should also consider Cloud storage service. With any of these secure services, you can backup so your files are easily accessible via the internet just like email. You can drag 5GB for free into OneDrive app to store in the cloud where they are safe. You can also choose to sync the Desktop, Pictures and Documents folders (only) in Settings > Autosave.

If you install Google Drive, you can use the Backup and Sync Tool to choose User folders (Documents, Pictures, etc.) to sync up to 15GB for free to their cloud.

Besides your files, you should use any third-party imaging software for Windows 10 to back up a System Image to use. There is an easy way to mount the System Image to extract files if needed. Some prefer to move their User folders off of C:\ to make the image smaller so they stay current if you need to reimage C:\ drive.

Hope you find this post informative enough.

Related post: Reconnect your drive, Your File History drive was disconnected for too long.


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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 error 104 files aren't being backed up to usb drive;

Hi Chery,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  What is the complete error message?
  
• 
  Did you make any changes prior to this issue?
  

File history checks for any changes made to the documents that are included in File history and backups the documents which has been changed. If the File History is not backing up data then the issue could be caused due to some
incorrect settings or due to some corrupt files. You can try the following steps and check if it helps.



Method 1: check File History Services.

First, I would suggest you to make sure that the services required for backup to run successfully is enabled. Refer to these steps:

• a) Press Windows key + R, type ‘services.msc’ and press enter.
• b) In the services window, locate the services ‘File history service’ and the
  
  ‘Volume shadow copy service’ and check if they are running.
• c) If they are not running, right click and select ‘Start’ to manually start the
  
  service.
• d) Check if you are able to create a backup now

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/what-something-goes-wrong-file-history





Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

File History does not back up blocked files.

Hi Philrosenberg,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing currently.

I would appreciate if you can provide us the following information to help us understand the issue better.

• Since when are you facing this?
• Did you make any changes in prior to this issue?
• Do you get any error message or error code on the screen code?

As of now I suggest you follow the steps mentioned in the link below.

What if something goes wrong in File History?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/what-something-goes-wrong-file-history

Note: Steps for Windows 8.1 are also applicable on Windows 10.

Please get back to us with a reply so that we can assist you better.