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Files skipped in Backup using File History

Anonymous
2019-03-02T14:37:34+00:00

When I back up My Folders and Files using File History Option  I find that of the Folders added for backup purpose many sub folders  and files are skipped. After the backup is over, I checked up my external back up drive. I find that in many cases blank folders are added and all files are skipped or Some files are added and some are skipped.  I have made sure the following

  1. PC does not go to sleep during back up.
  2. Files are 'Not Hidden' / Not 'Read only'
  3. I have fill Administrative Rights on these files. I am logging in as Administrator & Owner
  4. These Files are not corrupt

I have no way to find which file is added & which skipped other than to conduct a file by file comparison. There are no error messages. 

Repeated running of file history backup is also of no use

Question 1. What is the reason, why these files are skipped? What should I do to ensure that these files not skipped. 

Question 2. Can I add these missing files manually after file by file comparison?  

***Original; title: Backup Using File History in Windows 10 Files Skipped. Why?***

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-03-03T08:58:29+00:00

    Hi Sumangal,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    Which device are you backing up the files to?

    Normally, on the successful completion of back up, you will get the pop up saying that the backup operation completed successfully and if any file is skipped, you will be notified about it, however some files due to their length appear to be hidden. If you try to restore the file using File History it is actually there.

    I would suggest to check if the files/folders are in the Excluded folder list. You may also want to check the file history logs to view the recent events errors, the option is available under Advanced settings of File History.

    Finally, I would suggest to restore your personal files and see if the missing files are restored from the file history. Please refer to the following article. The article is for Windows 8, but holds good for Windows 10 as well.

    Restoring files from File History

    Hope the information is helpful.

    Regards,

    Peer Samie

    Microsoft Community-Moderator

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