Local Previous Versions how does it work.

[chazzy2501]

Does anyone know what dictates how or when the LOCAL version of previous versions is working. on a network version you enable shadow copies and a schedule.

 

I don't see this option on say the C drive of a laptop where restore previous versions for folders is available but often empty.

 

(yes yes I know its been available locally for a decade but I never needed it)

[NeoNebula]

Basically, "Previous Versions" are created using the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS), which is a Windows service that creates snapshots (shadow copies) of files and volumes.But on individual systems like laptops, these shadow copies are often linked to System Restore points. When a System Restore point is created (either manually or automatically by system updates or installations), a snapshot of file and system information is saved, including the state of files at that time. Edited December 1, 2023 by NeoNebula

[chazzy2501]

I started on my local PC, I have a local folder with no restore points in previous version. I manually created a system restore point, the local folder now has a previous version! All good?!!

 

A few minutes later the previous versions is gone.. System restore is allocated 10% and the (c drive system) drive is half full of the 500gb.

 

The manually created restore point is still available but previous versions for the local folder is gone.

 

Any ideas why this is so? Also how would I get it to make a restore point daily?

 

cheers!

[psydii]

This page seems to have a trick for enabled vanilla shadow copies (rather than system restore points - which is a ui/capbabilty built on shadow copies).... https://pureinfotech.com/enable-previous-versions-windows-11/

[NeoNebula]

The behavior you're observing with the ""Previous Versions"" feature on your local PC is indeed related to the way Windows manages System Restore points and the VSS.As you've correctly noted, ""Previous Versions"" on a local system are typically linked to System Restore points. When a restore point is created, it includes a snapshot of system files, settings, and files in certain locations.However, not all files and folders are always included in these snapshots, depending on your system settings and the nature of the files.