Reconnect to server using offline files

offline-fileswindows 7

Some users are seeing grey boxes on folder icons. This indicates that they are viewing the offline folders.

How do I determine…

  1. Did it go offline due to a slow link?
  2. Is it trying to reconnect automatically?

How can I force it to check again for server availability?

Server 2008r2 standard
client: win7 pro.

Best Answer

I have given a similar answer elsewhere, but I do believe it is suitable here too.

Create the new registry DWORD32 value SilentForcedAutoReconnect set to 1, inside registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NetCache\

It forces the synchronised folders back online automatically once the network is available again.

Optionally, you can also disable the slow-link detection in Group Policy at:

  • Local Computer Policy --> Computer Configuration --> Administrative Templates --> Network --> Offline Files

set Configure slow-link mode to Disabled

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