Turn off file synchronization via SOAP over HTTP

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7

Registry

HKCU software\policies\microsoft\office\16.0\common\internet

Value name: fsshttpoffword

Enabled: fsshttpoffword = 1

Disabled: fsshttpoffword = 0

Description

This policy setting controls file synchronization via SOAP over HTTP for Word. If you enable this policy setting, file synchronization via SOAP over HTTP is turned off for Word. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting this policy setting, file synchronization via SOAP over HTTP is turned on for Word. Note: Turning off file synchronization via SOAP over HTTP will also prevent co-authoring and adversely affect the behavior of SharePoint Workspaces.