Windows 10: I don't see Libraries in File Explorer

I had a local computer shop upgrade my Windows 7 PC to Windows 10. They did a clean OS install but preserved my user data. Actually, they backed up my user data and then then restored to a new (larger) internal hard drive.

Today, I noticed that File explorer does not have an entry for Libraries. Instead, Documents, Pictures, etc., are shown at the top level, directly below This PC:





Documents -> Properties
Type = System Folder
Location = D:\Users\John\Documents.
Does that make it a Library?

In any case, why is Libraries not shown?

:)

 

File Explorer Libraries resetting on Wondows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if that help.

Method 1: Restore Default Libraries.

Let’s first check if this happens only when you navigate through the Library directory. If yes, then this might be due to the corrupted or damaged library files or settings. So, let’s, first delete the Library folders from
the windows explorer and then we can restore the default libraries and check if that works. You may follow these steps:

• Open the “File Explorer” from the desktop interface by clicking on its icon on the taskbar.
• Right click on the Library items and click on “Delete”.

Note: Deleting a library does not delete the contents of the included folders. However, you may need to re-add or include your folders manually, if needed.

3. Right click on the Library icon in the Navigation pane of the window.

4. Click on “Restore default libraries”.

5. This recreates the library that you just deleted.

6. Now try to attach/upload the files from the Library directories and check if the issue still persists.

If the issue persists, then let’s run an
SFC Scan to check if this is caused by any corrupted or damaged protected system files.

Method 2: SFC Scan

The sfc /scannow command scans all protected system files and replaces incorrect versions with correct Microsoft versions.

• 
  Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.
  
• 
  Select “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu.
  
• 
  At the command prompt, type the following command, and then press
  

• 
  sfc /scannow
  

4. Follow the on-screen instructions and complete the scan.

Important: It may ask for windows installation DVD to fix and to enable SFC to make more than minor repairs. Some files saved on your computer might get deleted when fixing corrupted files.

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.

 

Libraries?? What's the difference between Windows Media Player Libraries and File Explorer Libraries?

Hi Community,

I am trying to find out

1: how to use Windows 10 File Explorer libraries?

2: what libraries are for?

3: how Windows 10 File Explorer libraries are different or similar to Windows Media Player libraries?

4: Where does Windows Media Player get its media database from?

I see Libraries listed in File Explorer and the subfolders Music, Pictures, Videos.

I have found out how to add folders to them. (by right clicking the folder I want to add and clicking 'include in library', then choose the appropriate library for the file type).

When I open Windows Media Player, I can choose Music, Pictures or Video from the list on the left of the player. However, the files in Windows Media Player Video Library are not the same ones as the files I've added to the File Explorer Video Library.

Any helpful advice appreciated.

 

Hide libraries in File Explorer in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Have you installed all pending updates?

I suggest you to install all pending Windows updates. Updates are additions to software that can help prevent or fix problems, improve how your computer works, or enhance your computing experience.

This issue might occur if there are pending Windows updates. Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Click on Start button and open File explorer.
• Click on View and click on Options
• On General tab click on Restore defaults and Click
  Apply and Ok.
• Close File explorer and reopen and try to hide Library check if that helps.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.