What is an Offline Folder File?
An offline folder file is simply a place to store information usually found on a network when a user’s computer is not connected to the network. This offers advantages of being able to work independent of the network, yet still have a convenient way to change files on that network once connectivity is restored. The offline folder file system offered in Windows XP and Windows 2000 is unique from the briefcase offered in earlier versions of Windows operating systems because it automates the process of adding, changing and deleting files once network connection is re-established. In the past, downloading and uploading files before and after being offline was a manual process. If the user forgot to do the task, it simply would not get accomplished. To set up the offline folder file system in Windows XP, go to My Computer and then click “Folder Options” on the “Tools” menu. Find the “Offline Files” tab and click “Enable Offline Files.” A number of other options are also available to the use
