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Remove "Work offline" command

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry

HKLM Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache

Value name: WorkOfflineDisabled

Enabled: WorkOfflineDisabled = 1

Disabled: WorkOfflineDisabled = 0

Description

This policy setting removes the "Work offline" command from Explorer, preventing users from manually changing whether Offline Files is in online mode or offline mode. If you enable this policy setting, the "Work offline" command is not displayed in File Explorer. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the "Work offline" command is displayed in File Explorer.