Have you ever deleted something important and wished Windows had a “time machine”?
Good news — it does. It’s called File History.
It quietly works in the background, taking snapshots of your files every few hours. If you make a mistake or delete something, you can simply roll back to an earlier version.
How to turn it on:
- Plug in a USB drive or connect a network folder.
- Open Settings → Backup → Add a drive.
- Choose your drive and switch on Automatically back up my files.
That’s it — Windows does the rest.
Next time you accidentally delete that proposal or spreadsheet, right-click the folder → Restore previous versions → magic!
💡 Pro tip: Keep your backup drive plugged in often, so File History can update regularly.

