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How do I go back in my file history on Windows 10?

Dave Ayling | Digital Director

First you need to set-up your Windows 10 file history backup

Select the Start Start symbol button, select Settings  > Update & security > Backup > Add a drive, and then choose an external drive or network location for your backups.

Backup page in Settings

All set. Every hour, we’ll back up everything in your user folder (C:\Users\username). To change which files get backed up or how often backups happen, go to More options.

Restore files

If you’re missing an important file or folder, here’s how to get it back:

Type Restore files in the search box on the taskbar, and then select Restore your files with File History.
Look for the file you need, then use the arrows to see all its versions.
When you find the version you want, select Restore to save it in its original location. To save it in a different place, press and hold (or right-click) Restore, select Restore to, and then choose a new location.