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How to fix your Windows File History if the September update broke it

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: ZDNet
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What happened

A bug in the Windows Sept patch Tuesday update may stop File History from working.

But a new optional update fixes it.

Key facts

  • Reported by ZDNet and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:52:17 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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Sources

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Read the full report at ZDNet

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