Windows XP uses the Offline Files feature even on a fast connection after you set the "Configure Slow Link Speed" Group Policy (900387)

SYMPTOMS

You set the Configure Slow Link Speed Group Policy so that networked computers use offline files when those computers access a network share over a slow connection. However, Microsoft Windows XP-based computers go offline and use the Offline Files feature even when the network to which these computers are connected has sufficient speed and bandwidth available.

Note You experience this behavior even if you set the following registry entry to disable Offline Files on a slow link:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NetCache

Value name: GoOfflineOnSlowLink
Value type: REG_DWORD
Value data: 00000000

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to install this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1)

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   28-Oct-2004  01:29  5.1.2600.1599      92,160  Cscdll.dll
   01-Jun-2005  00:07  5.1.2600.1696     431,232  Mrxsmb.sys
   12-Oct-2004  16:22  5.1.2600.1599     170,112  Rdbss.sys
   01-Jun-2005  00:07  5.1.2600.1696     340,480  Tcpip.sys

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   01-Jun-2005  00:02  5.1.2600.2688     452,864  Mrxsmb.sys
   31-May-2005  23:59  5.1.2600.2688     360,448  Tcpip.sys