How do I turn off Microsoft Office Document Cache?

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How do I turn off Microsoft Office Document Cache?

  1. Press the ‘Windows + R’ key on the keyboard.
  2. In the ‘Run’ windows type ‘MSCONFIG’ and click ‘Ok’.
  3. On the System Configuration Utility window click on the ‘Startup’ tab.
  4. Look for Cache, If found uncheck the box next to it and click OK.

What is Microsoft Office Document Cache?

The Office Document Cache is used by the Microsoft Office Upload Center to give you a way to see the state of files you’re uploading to a server—keeping track of how uploads are progressing and whether any files need your attention.

Is it safe to delete Office file cache?

Deleting the cache isn’t dangerous, and it might clear up the syncing problem. After you delete the cache, sync may happen automatically, or you may need to sync manually.

What is Microsoft SkyDrive Pro used for?

It enables access to documents across devices. In the new Office, SkyDrive becomes the default save location, making it easy to create, store, and share files with others. SkyDrive Pro is a document storage service that organizations provision and manage for their users.

Can I delete FSD file?

Is it safe to delete? Yes. However, they’ll just be recreated as you sync back and forth your OneDrive folder(s).

How does the Microsoft Office document cache work?

The Office Document Cache is used by the Microsoft Office Upload Center to give you a way to see the state of files you’re uploading to a server—keeping track of how uploads are progressing and whether any files need your attention. You can manage the Office Document Cache settings by customizing the settings in the Microsoft Office Upload Center.

Is the Office document cache proactive or proactive?

In Office RT, the Office Document Cache is not proactive in downloading your Office files from a OneDrive or a SharePoint site. It will only cache the files that you opened with an Office application (such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint).

How long does a file stay in cache on OneDrive?

Note: A file will stay in your cache for 15 days by default. If you haven’t opened that file for 15 days, it gets aged out. You won’t lose anything because the file will still reside on the OneDrive or SharePoint site.

What’s the maximum number of days a file can stay in the cache?

You can set the maximum number of days to keep files in the Office Document cache by adjusting the Days to keep files in the Office Document Cache as necessary. Files older than the maximum number of days will be removed from the cache only when there are no changes pending upload.

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