Offline Files Driver - Windows Vista Service
Allows network files to be used while the local computer is offline.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7 and 8.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Home Basic | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Home Premium | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| Business | System | System | System |
| Ultimate | 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 recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the CSC service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Offline Files Driver will not start, if the Redirected Buffering Sub Sysytem service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Offline Files Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreOfflineFilesDriverWindowsVista.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 Vista installation media.