Managing Win8 file history

Win8 In the previous operating system
, if you compare the file data protection capabilities, it seems that you can't find other systems that are more bright than Win8. Because in Win8, Microsoft upgraded Win7's backup and restore functions to the "File History" automatic backup system. Through this file history, users will be able to retrieve any modified data files more easily and the file history will create a complete history of changes made to any personal files.

Win8 Encyclopedia 36: Manage Win8 file history

Win8 file history, it can be said that with Apple's "Time Machine" is the same type of function, with external storage devices (physical Disk or network share) to store user history statistics on any personal file.

Managing Win8 File History

File history works by periodically scanning (default hourly) to select a backup file system if a changed file is found It will automatically copy them to the file history drive and store a copy of it on an external storage device of your choice. This way, any modified data files will be saved and the file history will create a complete history of the changes made to any personal files. ■ Win8 file history is actually used
The previous chapter has analyzed the principle of Win8 file history, then how is this function used? Let's explore the techniques used in Win8 file history.

Finding the file history item in the "Operation Center"
The default status of the file history in Win8 may be in the off mode. Users need to use this function, then manually set it for The network location where the file history is stored or the available memory.

File history items appear "closed" status
How to close the file history in the closed state, and then re-open? We can use the above prompt content to guide the completion. According to the prompt information, the user can select the computer of other users in the same local area network as the storage location.

Starting available drives

In addition, if the user has a mobile storage device, such as Mobile Hard Disk
, U Disk
, etc., the file can be used. Insert the history function into the USB port of the computer. After inserting the external storage device, there is an automatic prompt, and you can choose to configure this drive for backup. When the user browses through the "History" button in the File Explorer ribbon, you can view all versions of the selected library, folder, or individual files and open or restore as needed.

File history by default only protects user personal files (libraries, contacts and favorites, and files on the desktop, such as "My Documents", "My Pictures", etc.), does not contain applications, Settings and user files. If you want to back up other folders, you need to add them to an existing library or create a new one.