Offline files cannot sync to a new file server

[sadmin]

After the file server (server1) got crashed, I moved backup to a new file server (server2). Users used to sync “my document” to server1. Now there is offline icon on their screen bottom. They only can work on cached files. I already changed offline settings from //Server1 to //Server2 using GPO
From online, I found this article:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/230738

(how to reinitialize the offline files cache and database). First of all, I couldn’t find %SystemRoot%\CSC folder. Second, I don’t want used loss any files which have been changed and cached.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you

 

[linney]

Have you tried one of the Server Forums too?

http://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=1674

I take it you are showing both Hidden and System files in Folder Options/ View in regards to the CSC folder? If I remember correctly you might have to fiddle with the Permissions to access some of the sub-folders in the CSC folder if you ever find it.

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (or Vista)

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308421/en-us

Error Message: "Access Is Denied" When You Try to Open NTFS File System Folders

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q823306#appliesto

 

[BadBigBen]

As Linney stated, the C:\WINDOWS\CSC folder has the file properties set to HIDDEN, and you need to make hidden files viewable...

Windows XP and Windows 2003

To enable the viewing of Hidden files follow these steps:

1. Close all programs so that you are at your desktop.
2. Double-click on the My Computer icon.
3. Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
4. After the new window appears select the View tab.
5. Put a checkmark in the checkbox labeled Display the contents of system folders.
6. Under the Hidden files and folders section select the radio button labeled Show hidden files and folders.
7. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide file extensions for known file types.
8. Remove the checkmark from the checkbox labeled Hide protected operating system files.
9. Press the Apply button and then the OK button and shutdown My Computer.
10. Now your computer is configured to show all hidden files.

Source: Bleeping Computer

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