Locate the Back up using File History section in the right panel.Shift to the Backup option in the left panel.Choose Update & Security from the Windows Settings page.Click on the Settings icon from the left sidebar.( What if the Start menu won’t open or is not working?) Open the Start menu by clicking on the Start button in the lower left corner or pressing it on the keyboard.How to Back up Your Dell Laptop with File History Note: You can also use a third-party backup tool like MiniTool ShadowMaker to backup files, disk, or system on a Windows PC.