Where Does File History Store Backups?
FileHistory folder with Configuration and Data trees on the backup drive plus version browsing.
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File History versions Libraries, Desktop, Contacts and Favorites into a FileHistory folder on the backup drive: Configuration for settings, Data with timestamped copies per file.
Browse versions from a file Properties, Previous Versions tab. The drive must stay connected on schedule or gaps appear silently.
Where Windows stores this, by platform
[BackupDrive]:\FileHistory\[User]\[PCName]\Data
Configuration sibling holds the backup config XML. Exclude folders in Settings to keep games and caches out of versions.
Frequently asked questions
How do I restore an older version of a file?
Right click the live file, Properties, Previous Versions, pick a timestamp and restore or copy out. No admin needed for your own files.
File History stopped with drive errors. What now?
Reconnect or replace the drive, then restart the File History service task. Long disconnects start a fresh chain, keeping old versions readable.
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