"File History is a new file backup and restore feature of Windows 8, which will become the reason to ditch all third-party file backup applications that comes with complex settings in order to seamlessly save and maintain different versions of files. It works just like Windows Restore Point, allowing you to save the User Profile folders to any external storage devices, so they can be easily restored at any time. Unlike many 3rd-party file backup utilities, it keeps track of file versions to easily identify and restore the file version you want to its original location. The File History backup replaces the old Previous Versions feature which didn’t have any extra file backup support. Windows 8 backup feature not only lets you better control the way of performing backup jobs but also allows managing file versions from an overly simplified interface. In this post, we will explore different aspects of Windows 8 File History feature, look at how it works, and let you know how to use local drive to backup file versions." - LANjackal