Do offline files last... infinitly??

[Jayce]

Say I have a laptop with my documents folder mapped to the server at work. So instead of C Documents and Settings Jayce etc, it's \\my\work\server\jayce, however offline files are enabled.

If I leave work and don't come back for 6 months, will the files still reside in a cached formation on my laptop and re-synchronize once I come back 6 months from then? Or is offline files just supposed to be a quick and dirty way to keep productivity in motion if a network issue occurs?

 

[KSoD]

Basically yes. That is how it works. They are stored for the time you are away until you sync again.

Understanding offline files - Windows Vista Help

 

[Jayce]

I don't mean to ask a dumb question but I noticed you linked me to a Vista page. Is XP and Vista the same in terms of offline files?

I would assume yes, but just in case I figured I'd ask.

Thanks again, Mak.

 

[KSoD]

Yes it is the same. It has been the same since Offline Files became a option. I only linked to that topic cause it gave that information. The old XP articles that i found do not. They only give you info on how to access them.