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Windows 11 File History: How to Add Folder for Backup
Get the best of the Windows 11 backup feature
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Have you ever heard of the Windows 11 File History add folder function? We will like to explore it in this article and include all the essential elements.
Backing up information is an essential aspect of daily computer use. This is because a lot can get lost or destroyed, and backup is often the best practice to guard against this.
Many valuable elements of the Windows 11 OS guarantee the proper backing up of your files and documents. Specifically, let us look at the Add Folder OS option.
Where are File History settings in Windows 11?
On the new OS, you will be able to find these settings in the Control Panel in the path below:
Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\File History
This function comes in very handy and is vital for the following:
With this out of the way, let us explore adding folders to your File History on Windows 11.
How do I add a folder to File History?
If you have followed the steps above, you should have successfully been able to add a folder to your Windows 11 File History.
File History is an essential feature in Windows 11 that allows you to automatically back up essential files on your personal computer to an external drive or network location.
By regularly backing up your files, you can ensure that you have a copy of important documents, photos, and other data in case your computer’s hard drive fails or your files become corrupted.
Finally, let us know in the comments if you have any luck with this.
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Alexandru Poloboc
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