If File History stopped working on your Windows 10 computer, dont panic.
If the tool cannotback up your dataorthrows up all sorts of errors, pursue the troubleshooting solutions below.
Go toWindows Updateand hit theCheck for updatesbutton.
For example, many users complained about KB4601319 breaking File History.
ensure the service is up and running.
If the Indexing service is already running, restart it.
Right-tap on Windows Search and hit theRestartoption.
see if File History is working now.
revamp your Drivers
Outdated drivers could break File History.
load the latest driver update available for your external hard drive.
Check Your USB Drive
check that your external USB drive is working as expected.
Then, restart the Indexing Service, and roll out the latest driver update for your external hard drive.
Additionally, run SFC to repair corrupted system files.
If the issue persists, disconnect your USB drive and check the security tweaks.
