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The chron job tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about scheduling automated tasks in Windows, particularly in the context of backup operations. Users seek help with setting up recurring file and folder backups, often encountering issues like the MAX PATH 256 limitation in File History after Windows 10 updates. The tag includes troubleshooting steps for registry and Group Policy changes to allow longer paths, as well as considerations for third-party backup solutions when native tools fail. While the term originates from Unix-like systems, here it applies to Windows Task Scheduler or similar scheduling mechanisms for maintenance and backup jobs.
  1. delaneybob

    Windows 10 Windows 10 1809 Backup Help needed

    Hi, I was using File History before the 1809 update and saw it was no longer working. I do not want an image- just file and folder backups. Here are the steps I have done Removed old File History backup and restarted- same issue. Further investigation showed that I was hitting MAX PATH 256...
    • delaneybob
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    • 1803 1809 acronis backup chron job downgrade file history folder backup group policy macrium max path nas permissions registry robocopy third party windows 10 windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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