Solved File history does not activate the disk


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Greetings,
I can't activate the disk on file history, it says unable to activate file history..
The service is enabled, I tried with 2 other hdd, but I get the same result. !
Thank you

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Windows File History is being depreciated at some point and will be eventually removed.

For now, I highly recommended finding an alternative backup program. There are many out there. Depending on what you want to do with your backups, some programs might be better than others.

Backing up your entire system exactly the way it is? A clone or imaging program is what you want.
Backing up just simple files? Maybe a cloud service is better.

Here are some of them:
  1. Macrium Reflect
  2. Aomei backupper
  3. Using a cloud provider like onedrive, google drive, dropbox etc.
  4. The older method of just simply dragging and dropping of files onto an external drive you store in a safe or somewhere else.
 

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andrew129260 said:
Windows File History is being depreciated at some point and will be eventually removed.

Thanks, but I only needed it to save personal files, since I've always used it..
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If you really want to use file history, try the following tutorial:

www.elevenforum.com

Reset File History to Default in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to completely reset all File History settings back to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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    Windows 11 ProRyzen 7 5700 X3D64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws VRTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
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    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
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    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
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    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
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    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
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    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    4TB Western Digital nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
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    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
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    Logitech G213
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    Logitech G203
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In addition, you might find these helpful as well

www.elevenforum.com

Set up File History in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set up and turn on File History to back up files for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com

www.elevenforum.com

Change File History Drive in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the File History drive for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. File History regularly backs up versions of your files in the Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos, and Desktop folders and the OneDrive files available offline on your PC. Over time...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

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    Windows 11 ProRyzen 7 5700 X3D64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws VRTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 5700 X3D
    Motherboard
    MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS
    Memory
    64 GB DDR4 3600mhz Gskill Ripjaws V
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4070 Super , 12GB VRAM Asus EVO Overclock
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 2560 x 1440 @ 170hz HDR
    Hard Drives
    2TB Samsung nvme ssd
    4TB Western Digital nvme ssd
    PSU
    CORSAIR RMx SHIFT Series™ RM750x 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
    Case
    CORSAIR 3500X ARGB Mid-Tower ATX PC Case – Black
    Cooling
    ID-COOLING FROSTFLOW X 240 CPU Water Cooler
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    Logitech G213
    Mouse
    Logitech G203
    Internet Speed
    1.2gbps Fiber 😎

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    Chrome OS
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    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Chromebook
    CPU
    Intel Pentium Quad Core
    Memory
    4GB LPDDR4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14 Inch HD SVA anti glare micro edge display
    Hard Drives
    64 GB emmc
Solved, I had disabled Windows Search!
Thank you
 

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Windows 11-Pro 25H2Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 CPU @ 3.20GHz32 GB
OS
Windows 11-Pro 25H2
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
Asus
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-8700 CPU @ 3.20GHz
Motherboard
Asus Prime B365-Plus
Memory
32 GB
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