How to Change File History Drive Windows 10?

Change Drive for File History in Windows 10

Open the Settings app .
Go to Update & Security > Backup.
On the right, click on Add a drive if this option is available.
Select the desired drive in the list. You are done.

What is a File History Drive in Windows 10?

File History feature replaces Backup and Restore in previous versions of Windows and currently exists in Windows 8, 8.1, and 10. It is an application that continuously backs up the files in your Libraries, on your desktop, in your Favorites folders, and in your Contacts folders.

How do I Delete Files from Drive History?

1. Navigate to Control Panel > System and Security > File History. * Note: Keep in mind, that the stored data on the File History drive wouldnt be deleted. If you want to permanently remove the File History" backups, then explore the contents on the File History drive and delete the "FileHistory" folder.

What is File History Drive?

File History is a Windows file recovery tool that backs up versions of your files to an external hard drive. It regularly scans your system and saves any changes to the files on your external drive.

Where does Windows 10 Store File History?

By default, Windows 10s File History will back up all the folders in your User folder , back up your files every hour as long as the backup drive is available, and keep past copies of your files forever. To change any of those settings click on More options under the on/off slider.