How to reset file history to default in Windows 10. File history is a built-in Windows tool that automatically backs up your files so you can recover old avers or lost data easily. However, you might need to reset it if it stops working due to errors, OS updates, corrupted configurations, or storage drive issues. In this video, we'll outline how to reset file history to its default settings in Windows 10. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to Ninja One's IT Video Hub and our YouTube channel for more tech content like this. What is file history? File history in Windows 10 automatically backs up important files to an external drive or na. It runs continuously in the background, saving changes and enabling users to restore current or previous versions when needed. Why does file history stop working? File history may fail due to OS updates, bugs, storage issues, or corrupted settings. If this happens to you, here are some common fixes you can try out. Reset file history to default. In order to resolve temporary errors and configuration problems, use check disc in command prompt to scan for drive corruption. REIT initialize. File history. When switching to a new backup drive, resolve the file history element. Not found error common when deleting older backups by resetting to default. How to reset file history in Windows 10 before resetting File history. Make sure to manually back up important data to another secure location. Ensure you have administrative access. Install the latest Windows 10 updates to avoid compatibility issues. Step-by-step guide to resetting file history. Go to control panel, then file history, turn file history off. Press win plus R. To open the run dialogue box, type the following command and press enter To open the file history folder, Find the file named configuration and rename it to configuration o ld. Do the same for the file named data. Renaming it to Data O ld. This resets file history to its default settings while keeping your previous backups intact. To remove old backups, manually delete the saved files from the backup location. Restart file history. You'll need to reconfigure your settings since all settings will be reset to default Best practices for using file history. Lastly, here are a few reminders to keep your system in working condition. After a file history reset, use reliable high capacity external drives to support growing backup file sizes, adjust file history settings for backup frequency and version retention to balance performance and storage regularly. Monitor file history logs, control panel file history, advanced settings, open file history, event logs to catch errors early. Automate backups with third party tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort for IT teams. Making sure file history is working properly, protects your important files and ensures you have a backup plan should system issues occur. But if you need advanced redundancy and automation, consider third party backup solutions for enterprise level protection. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to reset file history to default in Windows 10, linked in the description below.