OFFLINE "SET UP" INTRUCTIONS ARE WRONG

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It sounds easy and simple enough...
The windows help file says:
1st) Enable your computer for offline files.
2nd) Go to my computer and right-click on a shared network file or folder
and choose "MAKE AVAILABLE OFFLINE".
Problem is, I do not have that option available and I can't seem to get a
straight answer from anyone.
Why, Why, Why!!!!!!!

Help
 
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SAlders said:
It sounds easy and simple enough...
The windows help file says:
1st) Enable your computer for offline files.
2nd) Go to my computer and right-click on a shared network file or
folder and choose "MAKE AVAILABLE OFFLINE".
Problem is, I do not have that option available and I can't seem to
get a straight answer from anyone.
Why, Why, Why!!!!!!!

Help
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Are you using Home or Pro? Offline Files are not supported in Home....

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/howtobuy/choosing2.mspx

(and for what it's worth, I think offline files stinks anyway - check out
www.centered.com for something that works a lot better in my experience!).
 
It sounds easy and simple enough...
The windows help file says:
1st) Enable your computer for offline files.
2nd) Go to my computer and right-click on a shared network file
or folder and choose "MAKE AVAILABLE OFFLINE".
Problem is, I do not have that option available and I can't seem
to get a straight answer from anyone.
Click to expand...

Extract from XP Help:

"Troubleshooting
• You cannot use offline files.

This can occur if the Fast User Switching feature is enabled. You
cannot use fast user switching when you use offline files. To
disable the Fast User Switching feature: 1. Click Start, and then
click Control Panel.
2. In Category view, click User Accounts.
3. Click Change the way users log on or off.
4. Clear the Use Fast User Switching check box, and then click
Apply Options.
5. Quit User Accounts, and then quit Control Panel. "
 
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