Does disabling offline files delete them?

What happens if you disable offline files?

Description of problem: When disabling offline files on an end-users machine, once rebooted the machine can see the locally saved profile (C:\Users\%username%\OneDrive), and all the files on OneDrive in there. The OneDrive service starts and appears to be working fine, no errors.

What are offline files?

(1) A file in a storage device that is not attached to a computer. In the past, an offline file may have referred to files on magnetic tapes or removable disk drives. See removable disk, data library, offline and offline browser. (2) A copy of a network file that is stored locally.

How do I get rid of offline files?

If the cache still does not appear to function correctly, an Offline Files reset can be performed using the following procedure:1In Folder Options, on the Offline Files tab, press CTRL+SHIFT, and then click Delete Files. The following message appears: ... 2Click Yes two times to restart the computer.How to reinitialize the offline files cache and database in Windows XP

What are the benefits of offline files?

By working with offline files, you can:Protect yourself from network outages.Work with files while you are away from the network.Easily sync with network files.Boost your efficiency when working over a slow connection.Work Smarter with Offline Files and Shadow Copy - Microsoft Tech ...