Backup Using File History

I just got a new PC and have been unable to do a data backup to my external drive using File History. Is there a better backup software for backup of data only? :mad:

Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 8.1, 64 bit
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4460 CPU @ 3.20GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 60 Stepping 3
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 8108 Mb
Graphics Card: Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600, -2016 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 941631 MB, Free - 836502 MB; H: Total - 953295 MB, Free - 643079 MB; M: Total - 157065 MB, Free - 32161 MB;
Motherboard: Dell Inc., 088DT1
Antivirus: Windows Defender, Disabled