Workstation tries to synch offline files with old server which is offline.
I have recently migrated from an old server using SBS 03 to a new server using SBS 03. At workstations I am receiving error that files are trying to synch up with old server. I've seen exactly the same scenario in a question on this site from 11/2006 with this title: Old offline file server setting will not remove after numerous attempts. I have also tried all the things that person has done. I even tried this: moving the workstation to a workgroup, removed the wkstn from Server Management on the server and then rejoined the wkstn back to the domain. Has anyone else had any luck with this situation?
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CTRL +SHIFT isn't an option but I have two choices:
Delete only the temporary offline versions
or
Delete both the temporary offline versions and the versions taht are always offline.
I am running XP Pro if that matters.
Delete only the temporary offline versions
or
Delete both the temporary offline versions and the versions taht are always offline.
I am running XP Pro if that matters.
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I am sure you hear this often, but I am grateful for you assistance. Very much so. Thank you for answering in such a complete and quick manner.
Anytime!!
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/21248541/Offline-folder-synchronization-is-trying-to-connect-to-server-that-no-longer-exist.html
Offline folder synchronization is trying to connect to server that no longer exist.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;230738
How to Restart the Offline Files Cache/Database
The Offline Files (CSC or Client Side Caching) cache and database has a built-in capability to restart if its contents are suspected of being corrupted. If corruption is suspected, the Synchronization Wizard may return the following error message:
Unable to merge offline changes on \\server_name\share_name. The parameter is incorrect.
MORE INFORMATION
The Offline Files cache is a folder structure located in the %SystemRoot%\CSC folder, which is hidden by default. The CSC folder, and any files and subfolders it contains, should not be modified directly; doing so can result in data loss and a complete breakdown of Offline Files functionality.
If you suspect corruption in the database, then the files should be deleted using the Offline Files viewer. After the files are deleted out of the Offline Files viewer, a synchronization of files may then be forced using Synchronization Manager. If the cache still does not appear to function correctly, an Offline Files reset can be performed using the following procedure:
1. In Folder Options, on the Offline Files tab, press CTRL+SHIFT, and then click Delete Files. The following message appears:
The Offline Files cache on the local computer will be re-initialized. Any changes that have not been synchronized with computers on the network will be lost. Any files or folders made available offline will no longer be available offline. A computer restart is required.
Do you wish to re-initialize the cache?
2. Click Yes two times to restart the computer.
Each client would then have to re-configure their offline folders