Windows 10: Move Libraries Above This PC in Navigation Pane in Windows 10

How to: Move Libraries Above This PC in Navigation Pane in Windows 10

How to Move Libraries Above or Below This PC in Navigation Pane in Windows 10


Information Libraries gather added folders that are stored in different locations so you can browse them in one place.

This tutorial will show you how to move Libraries above or below This PC in the navigation pane of File Explorer for all users in Windows 10.

You must be signed in as an administrator to move Libraries in the navigation pane.


EXAMPLE: Libraries above and below This PC in navigation pane of File Explorer








Here's How:



Note The .reg files below will modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}

SortOrderIndex DWORD

54 (hex) = Below This PC
42 (hex) = Above This PC



1. Do step 2 (above) or step 3 (below) below for what you would like to do.


2. To Move Libraries Above This PC in Navigation Pane of File Explorer
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Libraries_above_This-PC_in_Navigation_Pane.reg

Download

3. To Move Libraries Below This PC in Navigation Pane of File Explorer
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

Default_Libraries_below_This-PC_in_Navigation_Pane.reg

Download
4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

6. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

7. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn


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:)

 

Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10


Only by turning off "Show all folders" to affect only your account.

https://www.windowsphoneinfo.com/threads/turn-on-or-off-show-all-folders-in-windows-10-navigation-pane.8384/

Otherwise, you could use OPTION FOUR below to do so, but it'll affect all users.

Libraries - Add or Remove from Navigation Pane in Windows 8 Explorer

 

Change Library Icon in Windows 10


You'll have to drag and drop them from that very specific location, or it won't let you drag and drop them. I find it best to copy and paste the location in the step into the address bar of File Explorer and press Enter.

In your screenshot, the folders under "This PC" in the navigation pane wouldn't be for the libraries if that is what you meant. The tutorial below can help show you how to see libraries in the navigation pane.

Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

 

Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10  


Hi Shawn,

Unfortuantely, none of these tricks seem to be working for me. I have tried:

• https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html
• https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html
• https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/...dows-10-a.html
• How does one remove the Dropbox link from the Navi... - Dropbox Community - 93970

I am using Windows 10 x64, recently cleanly installed on a new laptop. I have not installed any third party software which could interfere. I am viewing Explorer with 'Show all folders' and 'Expand to current folder' enabled.

I checked in the registry whether the DWords were altered, and indeed, the values did change after applying your 'remove.reg'. However, it had no effect.

Any ideas? Thanks a lot! Laurens

 

Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10


Just a quick note,

Libraries activation box has been moved in 10240.

 

Hide or Show User Profile's Personal Folders in Navigation Pane

Thank you in advance to everyone for your help and time. Hopefully this write-up is succinct.
I believe there has to be additional registry modifications to solve this issue.


Problem:
In the Navigation Pane, specifically regarding the Current User folder tree, a Personal Folder (i.e. 3D Objects, Contacts, Desktop, etc... ) continues to show even after making active the Hidden property for that Personal Folder.

Expected Results:
Any Personal Folder that is marked "Hidden" in the File/Folder Listings Area should also be hidden in the Navigation Pane specifically within the Current User folder tree.

Steps to recreate the issue: (the following steps assume that the option is deactivated to see hidden folders.)

1. Open File Explorer
2. Within Navigation Pane, Right-click over any blank area
3. Select menu-option "Show All Folders"
4. Select and Expand the Current User folder tree which is listed as a child object to the "Desktop" folder
5. Within the File/Folder Listings Area, Right-click on a Personal Folder
6. Select menu-option "Properties"
7. Within the new Dialogue window, Select the "General" tab, Select to Activate the Attribute "Hidden", Select the "OK" button
8. Close File Explorer and then Open File Explorer
9. Select the Current User folder in the Navigation Pane
10. Notice the recently-hidden folder is still showing in the Navigation Pane even though it is hidden in the File/Folder Listings Area.

System Specs:

• Edition: Windows 10 Home 64bit
• Version: 1709
• OS Build: 16299.371
• Hard Drives: 2 (SSD & Mechanical)
• C:\ = SSD
• D:\ = Mechanical

Current Modifications of System:

• The %UserProfile% system folder was successfully transferred to D:\ by using Sysprep during Windows Setup. This is the only system folder moved to another drive.

Current Modifications of File Explorer in Navigation Pane: (using Regedit)

• Hidden = Quick Access
• Hidden = Libraries
• Hidden = OneDrive
• Hidden = Homegroup
• Hidden = This PC user personal folders

Current Modifications of File Explorer in Folder/File Listing Area:

• Each unwanted Personal Folder was changed to "Hidden" by Right-clicking the folder and Checking the Attribute checkbox marked "Hidden".

3rd-Party Software Installed:

• Classic Shell
• Mozilla Firefox
• IObit Driver Booster
• Macrium Reflect