Manage Libraries in Windows

Libraries are virtual containers for users’ content. A library can contain files and folders stored on the local computer or in a remote storage location. In Windows Explorer, users interact with libraries in ways similar to how they would interact with other folders.

Quiet in the Library By default, Libraries are not displayed in Windows 11 – even later versions of Windows 10 did away with the Library display – so they’ll need to be reactivated for them to appear. Step 1 If you open Windows 11 File Explorer, you’ll notice that Libraries are no longer visible by default, which is a shame as many users rely on them. However, they can be returned, and the process is remarkably simple. Start by pressing the Windows Key and R, then enter: control folders. Step 2 Hit enter, or click the OK button and the File Explorer Options window will pop up. The options available in here can drastically alter the way Windows Explorer works, so be careful what you enable or disable. Head to…

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