The Offline Files feature allows you to access files that are stored on the network when your computer is disconnected from the network. When you re-connect your computer, files can be synchronized with the ones stored on the network.

If you are concerned about the security of the offline files being stored on your computer, you can secure them using encryption. This way you will be the only person who is able to open them. To enable encryption of offline files:

1. Click Start and click Control Panel.
2. Click Network and Internet.
3. Click Offline Files.
4. Click the Encryption tab.
5. Click Encrypt to encrypt your offline files.
6. Click OK.

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