Previous Versions available in Windows 10/Server 2016?

we currently use the previous versions function on several of our file servers and most of our clients. With the newer versions of Windows, this feature has disappeared. Is there a way to regain this function? Or possibly via a third-party?
Chris ThomasISSAsked:
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McKnifeConnect With a Mentor Commented:
No, you can't use it in win10 pro and file history is all there is. System restore can be scheduled to run at times that you choose (see https://techjourney.net/force-automatic-system-restore-points-creation-change-trigger-schedule/ ), but SR does not backup your files.

Conclusion: you need a 2nd drive to fulfill this.
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Jose Gabriel Ortega CCEO J0rt3g4 Consulting ServicesCommented:
In windows server 2016, the previous version is there.

Please check the video I've prepared for you

http://recordit.co/wHy14C0XeD (HD)

Or open the gif to see it.

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And in windows 10 it is called "System Protection".

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McKnifeCommented:
Isn't that called "file history" in win10? Please type "file history" into your start menu.
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Chris ThomasISSAuthor Commented:
OK, I got the Shadow copies set up on my servers now, that works perfect. Can I do this in Win10 Pro? I like it to automatically create a snapshot at noon, and at 6PM. The shadow copies can be scheduled like that, but System Protection can't from what I see. The File History function doesn't work. It looks like I'd need to have an external drive to use it for some reason.
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Chris ThomasISSAuthor Commented:
Is there a third party program/solution to do this? A number of my users are on laptops and they'll forget to plug them in, lose them, etc.
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McKnifeConnect With a Mentor Commented:
Sure. For example https://www.2brightsparks.com/syncback/compare.html knows file versioning in the pro or SE edition.
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