If your backup folders are taking too much space on your drive, you might simply delete older backups.
Unfortunately, the OS may sometimes fail to find the backup files and clean up your File History data.
Your peripherals may sometimes prevent you from launching certain processes on your rig.
Disconnect all the external devices connected to your machine and make a run at delete the backup folders again.
Repair Your Drive
Several users fixed this problem by repairing their drives.
Go to Control Panel, selectUninstall a program, click onView installed updates, and delete the newest updates.