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Enable BranchCache on a File Share (Optional)
Updated: July 25, 2012
Applies To: Windows Server 2012
You can use this procedure to enable BranchCache on a file share.
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| You do not need to perform this procedure if you configure the hash publication setting with the value Allow hash publication for all shared folders. |
Membership in Administrators, or equivalent is the minimum required to perform this procedure.
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Open Windows PowerShell, type mmc, and then press ENTER. The Microsoft Management Console (MMC) opens.
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In the MMC, on the File menu, click Add/Remove Snap-in. The Add or Remove Snap-ins dialog box opens.
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In Add or Remove Snap-ins, in Available snap-ins, double-click Shared Folders. The Shared Folders Wizard opens with the Local Computer object selected. Configure the View that you prefer, click Finish, and then click OK.
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Double-click Shared Folders (Local), and then click Shares.
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In the details pane, right-click a share, and then click Properties. The share’s Properties dialog box opens.
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In the Properties dialog box, on the General tab, click Offline Settings. The Offline Settings dialog box opens.
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Ensure that Only the files and programs that users specify are available offline is selected, and then click Enable BranchCache.
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Click OK twice.
