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Offline Files Driver - Windows 11 Service

Allows network files to be used while the local computer is offline.

This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.

Startup Type

Windows 11 version Home Pro Education Enterprise
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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 11 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 for Offline Files Driver

Automated Restore

1. Select your Windows 11 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.

2. Save the RestoreOfflineFilesDriverWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.

3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.

4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.

5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.

6. 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 11 installation media.

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