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FileHistory.exe

Windows GUI

Save your important documents

File Explorer MOTW
  1. 1. Press Win-R on your keyboard.
  2. 2. Type FileHistory and press Enter.
  3. 3. Click Configure File History Settings
  4. 4. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.
  5. 5. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.
  6. 6. Press Enter to submit.

Backup your computer files

File Explorer MOTW UAC
  1. 1. Press Win on your keyboard.
  2. 2. Type FileHistory and press Ctrl+Shift+Enter.
  3. 3. Click Yes when prompted
  4. 4. Click "Configure File History Settings"
  5. 5. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.
  6. 6. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.
  7. 7. Press Enter to submit.

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