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offline synchronized file Gone how to restore them?
I had a mapped network drive which where my offline synchronized files i made a big mistrake a disconnected the mapped drive now all my offline files are gone. i know they must be somewhere on the computer in some form my question is how to i restore the offline synchronized files. its really urgent
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Hi Eric,
Offline files and folders are cached by default in the '%systemroot%\CSC' folder.
Browse to that folder and see if the files are there in a usable state. If not you may need to use file recovery software to retrieve the files. In any case try to avoid writing new information to your hard disc until you have located the files, as this decreases your chances of finding the files.
Good luck!
Offline files and folders are cached by default in the '%systemroot%\CSC' folder.
Browse to that folder and see if the files are there in a usable state. If not you may need to use file recovery software to retrieve the files. In any case try to avoid writing new information to your hard disc until you have located the files, as this decreases your chances of finding the files.
Good luck!
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thanks commuterzombie i do see a folder CSC its big about 500mb but all the files are not usable they seem to be in system file format how can i go about extracting them? if the file is so big does that mean they are in there?
eric,
Not possible to reconnect?
Not possible to reconnect?
ASKER
no the computer i used to connect with is not around anymore i've been using the offline mapped drive for the longest time it was my de facto my documents
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Thanks ctharp looks good i cant wait to try it i'll let you know as soon
ctharp's on the money with the software to use to retrieve the files.
While everything will probably work fine I always recommend making a copy of any critical folder before performing any sort of recovery procedure.
Hope you get the files out!
While everything will probably work fine I always recommend making a copy of any critical folder before performing any sort of recovery procedure.
Hope you get the files out!
Otherwise read the article below, esp "Use the advanced button to setup how your computer needs to react when the connection to another computer on the network is lost."
http://www.windows-help-central.com/synchronize-files-in-windows-xp.html