Prevent indexing files in offline files cache — Group Policies

Prevent indexing files in offline files cache

Applies to : Microsoft Windows Vista or later

If enabled files on network shares made available offline are not indexed. Otherwise they are indexed. Disabled by default.

The policy is located under Computer Configuration of Local Group Policy Editor.

Additional Information

Registry path is:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Policies -> Microsoft -> Windows -> Windows Search # PreventIndexingOfflineFiles
The Administrative Template path is:
Windows Components -> Search

Notes

* Making mistakes while changing registry values can affect your system adversely. We recommend you to create a System Restore point before making registry manipulation. If you're new to Registry Editor, read this beginner's guide.

** To locate the registry and administrative template path, checkout beginner's guide.

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