Windows Vista®: Home Networking

Turn On the Offline Files Feature

To use offline files, you must turn on the feature and select the folders to copy and sync. You must also decide what to do when sync conflicts occur and create sync partnerships between computers. Let’s start by turning on the offline files feature.

To locate offline files settings and turn the feature on, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and in the Start Search box, type Offline Files.

2. In the Start menu results, under Programs, select Offline Files.

3. On the General tab, shown in Figure 11-1, click Enable Offline Files.

4. Click Continue.

5. Click OK.

6. Click Yes to restart your computer.

Figure 11-1. Click Enable Offline Files ...