File History isn't working anymore!

Piero Tamagni 40 Reputation points
2026-10-30T13:35:20.5733333+00:00

Hello, I thought that after installing 26H2, File History would start working again, but unfortunately, I was wrong. As soon as I enable it, it starts immediately and runs in a continuous loop, with no errors appearing in the Event Viewer. I’ve set only one folder to be backed up, but to no avail. Nothing shows up, and it just keeps stating that the initial file backup is in progress!

They’re pathetic !

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Windows for home | Windows 11 | Recovery and backup
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    2026-10-30T13:35:37.69+00:00

    This matches the known File History issue introduced by the September 2026 Windows updates. The documented symptoms include File History being unable to create or update backups, showing incorrect drive-related status such as "Reconnect your drive", not updating Last Backup, and sometimes showing "No previous version available."

    For Windows 11 version 26H2, this issue is resolved by installing Windows updates released on and after September 22, 2026, such as KB5124010. Microsoft recommends installing the latest Windows update because it includes the fix.

    For Windows 11 version 26H2, the practical path is:

    1. Open Settings > Windows Update.
    2. Select Check for updates.
    3. Install the latest available cumulative update for 26H2, specifically an update on or after September 22, 2026 such as KB5124010.
    4. Restart the PC.
    5. Test File History again from Control Panel > System and Security > File History.

    If the device is already on 26H2 but still showing continuous backup behavior, the supported guidance in the available documentation is still to install the latest Windows update for the device, because the fix is delivered through the updated cumulative package.

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