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How to reset file history back to original settings

Anonymous
2023-07-05T16:55:29+00:00

The subject line is the main story here. How do i do it?? This board won't let me upload a png file of the screen shot. So sorry.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Ramesh 176.1K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-07-05T17:14:54+00:00

    Hi,

    Open the classic Control Panel and access the File History page.

    Click Turn off.

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    Right-click Start, and click Run:

    Type the following folder path and click OK.

    %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\FileHistory

    Rename Configuration to Configuration.OLD

    Rename Data to Data.OLD

    This resets the File History configuration. Your previously backed-up data (on the external hard drive) will remain.

    Reconfigure File History as required.

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  1. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-07-05T17:24:03+00:00

    Hello Paul,

    If you like, the BAT file in the tutorial below can make it easy to reset File History back to default.

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/reset-file-history-to-default-in-windows-11.15539/

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