Detailed description of the Win8 file history function data backup new way

File History (File History) function, this is a new feature introduced by Win8, designed to replace the Windows backup and recovery functions in Win7; to protect users stored in the library , desktop, favorites, contacts folder files. In the latest build Windows 8 official blog, Microsoft detailed how the feature protects users' data.
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Unfortunately, backup is not an always-used application. According to Microsoft's telemetry data, less than 5% of users' computers use Windows backup, so the user's personal data becomes very fragile, and any accident will result in data loss. Therefore, in Win8, Microsoft is actively completing the following objectives: it will make data protection easier, reduce the complexity of setting up and using backups, automatically silent backup, and provide a convenient data recovery experience.
Setting and enabling file history:
Before using File History to back up files, users need to set up a drive to store data. Microsoft recommends that users use an external drive or a better network location.
Start File History: Open File History in the Control Panel, then add an external drive, refresh the settings page and click the "Enable" button.

Users can also set this up: When the drive settings are connected to the computer "AutoPlay", click the prompt notification that appears on the desktop, and then select the drive as a backup disk for the file history function.


Recovering files:
When accidents occur, personal files are inevitably lost, then you can make data recovery very simple in the following ways:
1. Just like accessing Windows resource management Browse user libraries, folders, and files like this.
2. Use keywords, file names, and date ranges to set a specific range for searching.
3. Preview selected files
4. Restore one of the selected ones Or multiple files



The advanced setting interface of the File History function, users can set the automatic backup cycle and other content: