How to Make Offline Files Unavailable

If you do not want files from network computers to be available when your computer is disconnected from the network, you can make offline files unavailable. This can help keep you from potentially losing valuable information. The following steps will show you how to make offline files unavailable.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer using Microsoft Windows and on a network

1. Click “Start” and then “My Computer.”
2. Click “Tools” on the toolbar, and then click “Folder Options.”
3. Click the “Offline Files” tab, and then click “Advanced.”
4. Click “Add.”
5. Type the name of a network computer. If you aren’t sure of the name, click “Browse” and navigate to the computer that you do not want to have access to when you are disconnected from the network.
6. Under “When a Network Connection is Lost,” click “Never Allow My Computer to Go Offline.” Click “Apply” and “OK.”

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