Windows 10: Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10

How to: Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10

How to Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10


Information default save location and public save location for the library.

This tutorial will show you how to completely restore the default settings of a library for your account in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: To Restore Default Settings of Library in File Explorer Ribbon
• Option Two: To Restore Default Settings of Library in its Properties

OPTION ONE [/i] To Restore Default Settings of Library in File Explorer Ribbon
1. Open Libraries in File Explorer.

2. Select a library (ex: Pictures) you want to restore its settings to default. (see screenshot below)

3. Click/tap on the "Library Tools" Manage tab, and click/tap on the Restore settings button in the ribbon. (see screenshot below)








OPTION TWO [/i] To Restore Default Settings of Library in its Properties
1. Open Libraries in File Explorer.

2. Right click or press and hold on a library (ex: Pictures) you want to restore its settings to default, and click/tap on Properties. (see screenshot below)



3. Click/tap on the Restore Defaults button, and click/tap on OK to apply. (see screenshot below)




That's it,
Shawn


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Windows 10 Tweaks

Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

• Open a new Explorer window.
• Click View in the ribbon.
• Click Options.
• Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
• Click OK

credit to Lifehacker.

 

Delete a Library in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for being part of Windows 10.

I appreciate you for providing details about the issue and we are happy to help you.

I would suggest you to restore the Libraries and then try deleting the Library folder.

Follow the below steps.

• Press Windows + E keys from the Keyboard to open the
  File Explorer.
• Locate Libraries from the left pane.
• Right click on Libraries and select Restore default libraries option from the list.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Duplicate Music Library Sign Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting your question in Microsoft community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

Can you check if both the folders contain all the music that you need?

Where the original files are saved so that we can troubleshoot this issue further?

I suggest you to follow the below steps to resolve the issue.

Method: Restore default Libraries

I would suggest you try the restore library option and check if it helps. Please back up all the files in the library before trying this, just to make sure you don’t lose any files. Refer these steps:

• Open Windows explorer
• In the left panel, locate Library and right click on it
• Click “restore default libraries” option
• Check if the issue persists.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

In Windows 10 how do I return the font on my desktop icons to the default setting?

Hello,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if you are able to restore to default font settings in windows 10.

• 
  Type fonts in the search and press enter
  
• 
  Click on Font settings
  
• 
  Click on Restore default font settings.
  

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

 

Problem with location of Pictures library after making pictures available on OneDrive

Hi,

You can restore the default settings of your Pictures Library in Windows 10 by referring to the steps provided below:

• Go to File Explorer.
• Open Libraries.
• Select the library you want to restore to default (example: Pictures).
• Under Library Tools, select the Manage tab.
• Click the Restore settings button.

If you have other questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Regards.