Offline Files Driver - Windows 10 Service
Allows network files to be used while the local computer is offline.
This service also exists in Windows 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1511 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1607 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1703 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1709 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1803 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1809 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1903 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 1909 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 2004 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 20H2 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 21H1 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 21H2 | not exists | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | not exists | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Offline Files Driver |
| Service name: | CSC |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\csc.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | network |
Default Behavior
The Offline Files Driver service is a kernel mode driver. If Offline Files Driver fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the CSC service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Offline Files Driver is unable to start, if the Redirected Buffering Sub System service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Offline Files Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreOfflineFilesDriverWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the csc.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.