Offline Files

Default Description:

The Offline Files service performs maintenance activities on the Offline Files cache, responds to user logon and logoff events, implements the internals of the public API, and dispatches interesting events to those interested in Offline Files activities and changes in cache state.

Additional Information:

What makes "Interesting Events?" This service is not available on Vista Home Basic or Premium. If you do not synchronize files between computers, disable this service.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Not Available
Default Vista Home Premium: Not Available
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled *

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): CscService

Display Name: Offline Files

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\System32\svchost.exe -k LocalSystemNetworkRestricted

Log On As:

Account: Local System account

Dependencies:

What service Offline Files needs to function properly:

• Remote Procedure Call (RPC)
  • DCOM Server Process Launcher

What other service require Offline Files to function properly:

• None