Turn On File History
NOTE: There is an option for you to revert to previous versions of a created file. Now; depending on the origin of the error message above, there are some additional actions you can take to avoid any future mishaps.
Choosing a different drive for your file history
This is an important activity especially when you detect that the location where you kept file history is prone to errors or is about to crash. It is also a necessary step when the said drive is almost full. You can relocate your existing history file to another drive with adequate space or simply use a whole new drive.
Starting over/choosing a new drive
Moving files into a new drive
IMPORTANT NOTE: When selecting a new drive, make sure it has adequate space to accommodate all the previous file versions as well as the incoming new files. Most of the time, you may realize that you no longer need the very old versions of File History but they still occupy a considerable amount of space on your system. Instead of fretting over new drives in which to store file history, you can notify Windows to initiate a standard maximum length of time in which to hold onto file history. To do that, follow these steps Go to the Control Panel -> System and Security -> File History and then tap Advanced settings. When you see the “Versions” item there are two options that state “Save copies of files” and “Keep saved versions”. Click on each and select a time interval of your liking. Save the changes.
The above steps are simply a guideline for how Windows handles your older file versions. They will not automatically be deleted except when the drive starts becoming full. More space will be created for backing up newer versions.
Check for errors in the File History drive
Various factors can cause your drive to malfunction. The computer switching off unexpectedly e.g. due to power outage is a major cause of faults on system drives. It is important to check your drives for errors and fix the reparable ones. In Action Center, Repair the drive in question.
Resign into the network
The network may become “unavailable” briefly while you are still connected to it. Whether this is due to scheduled maintenance or a network error, normal system operation will still be interrupted. The same applies to the process of copying files to the File History drive. You have to reenter your sign-in credentials to allow for backup to proceed.
FIX: Task Scheduler service is not available. Task Scheduler will attempt to…[FIX] Could not Reconnect All Network DrivesFix: Reconnect to Internet and Sync to get the rest of this MessageFix: Windows Could Not Connect to the System Event Notification Service
