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#SELECTIVE FOLDER BACKUP HOW TO#
#SELECTIVE FOLDER BACKUP FULL#

REMOVED the ability to ADD folders to file history (through their UI).

DISABLED the task scheduler for file history, which ensures it won't save ANY MORE data whatsoever (see work-around below).

Microsoft in their infinite wisdom decided to NOT bother telling any users with the new creator's version, but instead just quietly changed two things (at least) in file history:

Microsoft disabled File History in build 16215 to get ready to add "Timeline" in the next build, but "Timeline" wasn't ready, so Microsoft enabled File History again in build 16226.įile History CAN be made to WORK PROPERLY, but with some difficulty, at least with W-10 v-1709 Build 16299.248. Other Info: Logitech Z625 speaker system,įile History will eventually be replaced by the new "Timeline" feature in Windows 10. Internet Speed: 1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps UploadĪntivirus: Windows Defender and Malwarebytes Premium Monitor(s) Displays: 2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27" Sound Card: Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Graphics Card: ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING Memory: 16 GB (8GBx2) G.SKILL TridentZ DDR4 3200 MHz Motherboard: ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390 OS: 64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations System Manufacturer/Model Number: Custom self built

#SELECTIVE FOLDER BACKUP FULL#

Thus any original file with a full path length of 185 or more characters is ignored and will not be included in the back up. The maximum total full path length of any file that it backs up is 210 characters, including these 26 characters.

#SELECTIVE FOLDER BACKUP HOW TO#

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove folders to be backed up by File History for your account in Windows 10.įile History adds 26 characters to each file name as it backs up. You can also browse and restore different versions of your files. If the originals are lost, damaged, or deleted, you can restore them.

Over time, you'll have a complete history of your files. The default folders in your "C:\Users\(user name)" profile folder are added by default to be backed up by File History. You can add, remove, and exclude folders to be backed up by File History. You can select to save backups to an internal hard drive, externally connected drive (ex: USB drive), or you can save to a drive on a network. You can use File History to automatically back up versions of your files on a schedule to a location you select to save to. How to Add or Remove Folders to be Backed Up by File History in Windows 10įile History was first introduced in Windows 8, and has been improved in Windows 10.