Offline files

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Gandalf

Despite having offline files enabled for the PC, offline
file tab is not shown under File command for any folder or
file. Synchronising is therefore not possible. This PC is
networked with 2 others but none is a designated server
(i.e. Peer to peer). Any ideas?
 
Hi

This article maybe of help to you:

Your Question:
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Despite having offline files enabled for the PC, offline file tab is not
shown under File command for any folder or file. Synchronising is therefore
not possible. This PC is networked with 2 others but none is a designated
server (i.e. Peer to peer).

Solution:
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"Offline Files Tab Is Missing from the Folder Options Dialog Box in Windows
Explorer and My Computer"

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This article was previously published under Q288135
SYMPTOMS
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When you try to configure your Windows 2000 Server-based computer to use
offline files, the Offline Files tab may be missing. To view this tab,
click Folder Options on the Tools menu in Windows Explorer or My Computer.
CAUSE
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This issue occurs if Windows 2000 Terminal Services is installed and
enabled on the computer. You cannot enable the Offline Files feature on a
Windows 2000 Server-based computer that is running Terminal Services.
WORKAROUND
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To work around this issue, remove Terminal Services from the computer:
1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs, and then click Add/Remove Windows
Components to start the Windows Components Wizard.
3. In the Components List box, click to clear the Terminal Services check
box, and then click Next.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove Terminal Services from
the computer.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information about a related topic, click the following
article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

242195 - Windows 2000 Terminal Services Does Not Support Outlook Offline
Storage

Reference Link:
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http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;288135&Product=win20
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