If you ever start running out of space, File History includes a clean up tool to delete old versions of files and folders keeping only the most recent versions. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to delete older files and folders using the File History Cleanup versions option on Windows 10.
How to delete older versions of files on File History
To delete old versions of files and folders in File History, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, File History will delete older copies of files and folders depending on the option that you specified. Backup settings More options Backup settings See advanced options File History Advanced settings option File History clean up versions option
All but the latest one. Older than 3 months. Older than 6 months. Older than 9 months. Older than 1 year. Older than 2 years.
File History delete old versions option If File History contains some files that you don’t wish to keep, but you don’t want to use the clean up tool as it may remove other files, then you can manually delete individual files from the backup using these steps. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
