Thanks. I was hoping to avoid this, as I foresee my problem would then become "How do I stop things being saved in C:\Users\<Username>\Documents, and instead automatically direct things to D:\User...

Yes, Bree is correct. No networking. One computer, two users, I want them both to have common (and fully accessible) documents, pictures, music folders.
I'll also clarify at this point: both users...

Ok I tried this. I've unshared the drive, and all the groups under security have "Full Control" (these groups include "Autheticated Users", "SYSTEM", "Administrators", and "Users"). Even added my...

Ah, thank you for the explanation! I'll have a go at that and let you know how I get on.

Hi all,

Recently got myself a new computer (laptop), and just wondering what's the best way to set this up?
I have a (256Gb) SSD which is for Windows/programs, and 1TB HDD for docs, pics, music...

Thank you Steve. I was suspicious that was the case, but just wanted to confirm I wasn't "doing it wrong"! I will forget about FH and consider other alternatives.

Hi all,

Just wondering what the best way to set up File History is, so that it will run regardless of the user logged in?
I have a laptop shared between me and my wife, and we both have user...