A bug in the Windows Sept patch Tuesday update may stop File History from working. But a new optional update fixes it.

Windows backup tools don’t get the same appreciation as third-party alternatives. Microsoft has decided to permanently retire the old Backup and Restore tool, and you might not find it in future OS ...

Microsoft has issued a warning to Windows users who rely on the File History that the backup feature may not function after installing the September 2026 ...

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Microsoft warned that the built-in File History backup feature in Windows may stop working on some systems after installing ...

Backing up your documents and other files in Windows is always advisable in case the originals ever get lost or corrupted. That’s especially true for files that are important, sensitive, or ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that breaks the built-in File History backup feature on some Windows systems after installing the September 2026 security updates. In a Saturday service alert seen by ...

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Microsoft confirms File History backups are silently failing after September 2026 Windows updates. Here's what is affected and how to check your system for errors.