By Darren Allan
Publication Date: 2026-09-24 12:09:00
- A bug in Windows 11’s September update broke File History
- Microsoft admitted the backup feature was scuppered and has apparently now fixed it
- However, the cure is in an optional update, so it might be best to wait for the full release of the upgrade next month
Microsoft has admitted that Windows 11 has a bug that messes up a backup feature in the OS, although a new optional update fixes it (but not quite fully).
Windows Latest reports what’s been a slightly odd tale in that the bug in File History has been kicking about since the September update first emerged over two weeks ago, but Microsoft didn’t acknowledge it — even though it was a widely reported issue.
File History is a feature that enables you to keep files backed up to an external drive, and while it doesn’t see a whole lot of use these days, it’s obviously important for those who do still avail themselves of the functionality.
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