Windows 10 offline mode. Disabling offline mode in Internet Explorer
Offline mode allows you to view previously visited web pages without an Internet connection. But it interferes, for example, with normal communication in social networks and watching videos online. There are several ways to exit this browser mode.
Why do you need offline mode?
Despite the cheapness and availability of the Internet everywhere, it may not be at hand at the right time. With offline mode, you can view recently visited pages without a network connection if you have previously opened them from this computer.
In offline mode, not all pages can be opened - depending on your luck.
Ways to disable offline mode in Internet Explorer
Disable offline mode possible through the settings of the application itself and through Windows registry.
Disabling offline mode via browser
For different versions Internet Explorer the instructions are slightly different.
In IE 9, open the menu using F10, click the “File” item, and then the “Work offline” itemThe context menu with the “Work offline” command can also be called up by Alt+F.
At 11 Internet versions Explorer developers from Microsoft have removed the ability to enable and disable offline mode. However, it may start automatically. To disable it, you just need to reset your browser settings.
Clicking on the gear in the upper right corner will open a drop-down menu with the item “Browser Options”
The “Reset” button will return IE 11 settings to their original settings, thereby disabling offline modeThe order of these actions has not changed for many years since the release of Internet Explorer 6 as part of Windows XP and is used if the application has stopped displaying the pages of the called sites when the connection is absolutely working.
Via the registry
Microsoft has placed the settings of its “native” browser in a specific subfolder of the registry, which is easy to find. The GlobalUserOffline key speaks for itself - this is the offline setting of Internet Explorer.
“Registry Editor” is a repository of system settings and parameters
Double-click on a parameter to edit its value
To reset the GlobalUserOffline parameter, enter one zeroRegedit is an abbreviation for the English registry editor, which translates as “registry editor”.
How to manage offline mode in Internet Explorer
Using offline web surfing in the HandyCache application
The HandyCache program intelligently organizes a disk cache, increasing the likelihood of opening a web page offline.
Don't allow " Windows Firewall» block HandyCache
Customize the application to your taste, but do not forget to check the boxes from step 4 of the instructions
The “Proxy server” section will become active if you check the flag marked in the screenshotOffline mode can be turned on and off directly Internet settings Explorer or through the Windows registry. Disabling it in IE 11 requires resetting your browser. For offline web sefing, you can use the HandyCache utility.
4443 ,Who has used it and is still using it? mobile internet 2G, he knows well how slow downloading even small files can be. And even if you have 3G-Internet, data transfer speed can remain very low when you are far from the signal source. The question is, how can you update Windows under such conditions if the Update Center is barely working?
Or, for example, this situation.
You want to update Windows 10 on your work office computer, but the latter, being connected only to local network, does not have Internet access. The solution in such cases may be an offline update, since Microsoft has provided such an option. All you need for this is a computer with a stable and fast internet and a flash drive or any other portable device.
The ability to download and install cumulative updates offline has been available since 2016.
It's very simple. You go to a special website and see which update is the latest, and then compare the build number on the website with the version number of Windows 10 installed on you. If a new update is available for your PC, download it from the cumulative updates catalog and install it as a regular program.
And now everything is in more detail.
First we check the current Windows version 10 on the computer, for which we open the application "Options", go to the section System -> (in build 1703 “About the system”) and write down the current version number.
Then follow the link support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4018124, look at the current version number and compare it with what we have on the local computer.
As of December 18, the most current version is the version under the index 16299.125 , and you, for example, have the version installed 15254.125 . This means we are lagging behind life. It's not good, it needs to be fixed. Record the ID of the latest cumulative update (it always starts with KB) , sit down at a computer connected to a normal Internet, open the update catalog at www.catalog.update.microsoft.com, enter the recorded ID in the search field and click "Find".
On the next page, select from the list the cumulative update corresponding to your bit capacity and processor architecture and download it to the flash drive.
Hello admin! As far as I know, you are a member of the Windows 10 Insider Program and actively test new builds of Win 10. By the way, a new build of Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342 was recently released, tell me, are there any global changes in the latest builds? Which ones would be worth talking about?
A new feature of Windows Defender antivirus (Windows Defender) built into Windows 10, it can now scan the operating system in offline mode
- Note : This function already present in the final update released for all users July 29, 2016!
Hi all! Yes, I've been a member for a long time Windows programs Insider Program. A year ago I, this assembly is absolutely free, but it will never be final, the assembly is updated periodically and I express all my comments on it on the official Microsoft forum, thereby making my contribution to improving the new operating system Windows systems 10.
All Windows Insider Program members have chosen to receive updates. I chose the Fast circle and get all the preview builds containing various bugs that I have to find and report them on the Microsoft forum. There is also a slow Slow circle, if you choose it, then you will only receive the main builds, in which almost all the bugs have already been fixed. The most useful changes and additions subsequently come with updates to the regular Windows 10 installed on our computers.
Friends, I can’t say that all the changes appearing in new builds deserve special attention and will be of interest to absolutely all readers of our site, for example, in the latest build released on May 11, number 14342, there are several changes relating to the browser Microsoft Edge, new version Skype, updated Windows icon Ink on the taskbar, changes also affected the clock and calendar, updated visual effects for the user account management dialog and so on, but among this there is one change that seemed interesting to me, it concerns , and I will now tell you about it in detail. This is worth doing, as I hope that this change will soon come with the next update to our regular Windows 10.
We all know that if our operating system is infected with malware, then in most cases it is impossible to remove the virus from a running Windows, especially when it comes to a free antivirus product, which our Windows Defender undoubtedly is. The fact is that important people can be infected system files, which are always at work and in this case, even the best paid anti-virus products may not be able to cope with cleaning the infected file from malicious code. What does Windows Defender offer in this case?
A very original and effective solution was invented, scan Windows 10 offline, that is, when the operating system is not working and all system files (including infected ones) are not occupied, this is equivalent to the fact that we scan operating system by booting from . Without a doubt, this will result in cleaning the system from malware. How things actually happen.
So, we have an assembly installed on our laptop Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14342.
Left click on start menu and Select Options.
Update and Security.
Windows Defender. Move the scroll bar down.
Windows Defender Offline.
IN modern society It is difficult to imagine a person who would not know what the Internet, browser, link and similar terms are. Some users are well versed in software and setting up the computer as such, however, there are those who sometimes need help in solving various issues. It is well known that in order to access the World Wide Web, electronic computer a browser must be installed - a program specially created to display Internet pages. Today there are a lot of similar browsers, however, Internet Explorer is well known to everyone. standard program, integrated into the Windows package.
Lost connection? No problem - in this article we will tell you how to work on the Internet autonomously.
As we have already found out, to access the network, a browser must be installed on the computer, and, of course, it must be connected and configured to work on the World Wide Web. However, even if the Internet is disconnected, you can still browse the pages. How to do this?
The offline mode function is intended primarily to ensure that the user, in the event of restricted access to the network, can still view Internet pages. But this function only works for pages that have already been opened before.
To enable it, you need to open the browser and go to the “Service” tab, where you will find the inscription “Work offline”, with a red cross (disabled) or a bird (enabled) next to it.
Using offline mode
After enabling the function, you can start directly browsing the Internet. Use bookmarks to open the required resource global network, and if they are missing, enter the name in the address bar. If a window pops up on the screen in which the program tells you that this page cannot be opened, alas, nothing can be done. This is a fairly common problem, so we recommend that you open pages that interest you using the “Journal”.
It’s not news to anyone that any browser saves all the user’s movements and open sites in the so-called “History”, or in the IE browser - “Journal”. It is here that the user himself can view and remember when and what pages he opened. To open the magazine, click on the “Favorites” button, next to which there will be a yellow star. In the window that appears, three tabs will appear, including “Favorites”, “Channels” and “Journal”. Open the latter and you will see a drop-down menu with which you can sort web portals according to different criteria, and just below the days of the week when you used the browser. If you click on the site you are interested in, a list of pages you have visited on this web resource will open under it.
Now take a look at these pages. If the font in which they are written is transparent, then you will not be able to open it using offline mode, and when the text is bright and rich, then, most likely, the page will be opened.
Using email offline
In addition to browsing the web when disconnected, the feature in question allows users to work with by email Gmail. Even in the absence of the Internet, you have the opportunity to check your mail, write letters, save them, and so on. The written letters will be saved in the “Outbox” folder, from which, as soon as a connection is established, they will be sent to the specified recipient.
To enable this feature, go to your page Gmail and go to settings. Here you will see many tabs, among which will be “Offline”. After you go to it, you will be asked to install Gmail Offline, a special plugin that allows you to work with mail without access to the World Wide Web and synchronizes data after the advent of the Internet. After installation, the corresponding icon will appear in the “Services” menu. When you open the plugin for the first time, the utility will ask you whether to start using it or not use it for now. Once you agree, you will be taken to a lite version of the Gmail mail page. Now you can come here and work whenever your Internet connection is lost.
Disable offline mode
After you finish working in offline mode, we recommend that you disable it, because sometimes the browser automatically switches to offline mode, which, of course, is undesirable.
The first and most in a simple way disable is the set of actions you took to enable it. Just uncheck the box next to “Work offline.”
You can also disable this feature by going to the Tools tab in the menu bar and opening Internet Properties. There you need to go to the “Connections” section and prohibit the program from using dial-up connections. Then you need to go to the “Network Settings” menu and uncheck all the boxes. After that, click “OK”, thereby confirming the accepted changes, and reboot the device for them to be applied. If you don't find the tab described, your menu bar may be hidden. To open it, click the mouse at the top of the browser and select “Menu Bar” from the drop-down menu.
Here, in fact, is all the necessary information and actions that will help you in the event of such an annoying problem as a lost Internet connection. By the way, setting up offline access to mail is possible not only for Gmail, but also for others postal services. Look through your mail settings and you will probably find a similar item.
If you’re planning to be in an area with no online coverage, such as on a long-distance flight or a sailing excursion, you can prepare your Windows 10 device to allow you to play offline. Most games available in Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 device support offline play, but check the details of the game to make sure yours is supported by searching for your game at http://www.xbox.com.
Most games with a campaign mode will be playable offline, but games with network co-op or multiplayer features will not work while you’re offline.
While playing offline, some features, such as the ability to purchase additional items from Microsoft Store, will not be available. Additionally, any leaderboards will be unavailable while you"re offline.
Achievements
If you earn any achievements while playing offline, they will sync to your account the next time you sign in to Xbox Live on your device. You won’t see a toast notification letting you know that you unlocked the achievement until you sign in to Xbox Live on that device.
Cloud saves and offline game play
Before you go offline, connect to Xbox Live to sync your most recent game save to the cloud. While you play offline, your game save progress will continue to be saved locally, and it’ll sync the next time you sign in to Xbox Live. If you want to continue playing on a different device (or platform, if the game supports ), you’ll need to go online and connect to Xbox Live to allow your local saved game to sync with the cloud again.
If you’re on a Windows 10 device, your cloud saves will automatically start uploading once you’re signed in and connected to Xbox Live. Game save sync is usually fast, but allow a couple of minutes before you try playing on another device.
How to enable offline play on your device
If you're planning on playing offline, you'll need to prepare your Windows 10 device while you have an online connection. It’s important that you do this while you’re online, as once you go offline, you won’t be able to make these changes.
Note You can only change your designated offline device three times per year.
Prepare your device
If you have multiple Windows 10 devices, you’ll need to make sure that the device you intend to use offline is set as the designated offline device. You can only have one device as your designated offline device.
To set your device as your designated offline device:
- Make sure that you're online.
- Check that your device has the latest Windows updates: Go to Start > Settings > Update & security > Windows Update and see if any relevant updates are available.
- Open the Store. You’ll be prompted to sign in if you haven’t already.
- Select the Me
- Select Settings, and then under Offline Permissions On.
Once you set this, any devices previously designated as offline will be toggled to Off, and you’ll no longer be able to play games offline on those devices.
Prepare your game or games
Once your device is set up, you’ll need to launch each game you want to play offline while signed in to Xbox Live. You only need to do this once per game, and you’ll need to do this even if you’ve already launched the game on your device.
Repeat this process for each game you want to play offline. Once completed, you can go offline at any time and launch those games whenever you want to play them, without needing to sign in online each time.
Troubleshooting
If you're having trouble playing offline, these solutions may help you resolve any problems.
How do I know that my game supports offline play?
Most games available in Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 device support offline play, but check the details of the game to make sure yours is supported by searching for your game at http://www.xbox.com.
Which features of my game will be available while playing offline?
If your game was installed from Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 device, details of the features available while playing offline can be found in the game’s FAQ:
- Open the Store and click the Me icon (this is your profile picture).
- Select My Library, and then under Games,select Show all.
- Select the game you want to play offline, and then scroll down to Additional Information.
- Under Learn more, select the support link.
- On the support page, select the link for the FAQ, and then look for the “play offline” details for that game.
If your game was not installed from Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 device, check with the game publisher to see whether offline play is supported on Windows 10.
I’m unable to set my device as my designated offline device
This may mean that you’ve already changed your designated offline device three times in the last year. If this happens, you will need to wait until one year after your first reset to be able to change your designated offline device again.
I’m already offline and haven’t followed the steps above to prepare my device
If you’re already offline and didn’t set your device as your designated offline device, you won’t be able to play games offline. You need to be online while you do this, and while you launch the game before going offline. To fix this, go online and follow the to prepare your device and set it as your designated offline device.
I no longer want my device set as my designated offline device. How do I remove it?
This scenario may also apply if you’re planning on trading or giving your Windows 10 device to someone else.
If you still own the device, you can remove the offline designation by doing the following:
- Make sure that you're online.
- Open the Store and click the Me icon.
- Select Settings, and then under Offline Permissions, make sure that the toggle is set to Off.
If you no longer have the device, you can remove this setting online by signing in to https://account.microsoft.com/devices and looking for your device. If you see “Play games offline” listed underneath the description for that device, then it’s still your designated offline device. To remove the designation:
- Under the details of the device, select Remove offline play.
- On the confirmation screen, select the I'm ready to remove offline play on this PC checkbox.
- Select Remove to confirm and remove this as your designated offline device.
Note This will count as one of your three changes per year.
