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That means that if we copy some file to the Music library itself, the file will actually be saved in the local Music folder.Īnother way to manage Libraries is to use the Library Tools ribbon in File explorer.

In our case, the default save location is the local Music folder (first on the list). We can also choose the default save location. Note that from here we can also add a location to our library, or remove the existing location from the library. When we do that, we will see a window like this. To manage existing libraries, we can right-click on a specific library and then go to its properties. The same locations can be included in different libraries. When we add a location to the library, the files will remain in the original location, but we will be able to access it from the library, which can make things a bit easier. The easiest way is to simply select the folder we want to add to a library, and then go to the Home tab > Easy access > Include in library, and then choose the existing library or create a new one. There are a few ways to add a location to a library. So, libraries are used to group together documents, videos, music, and other type of files which we have available in different locations. For example, in my Music library I have my local Music folder, local public music folder, and I have added a shared folder (\\lenovo). Using libraries we can add and in that way group multiple locations on our computer under single library. However, in Libraries those are actually references to other locations on the drive. Under This PC section, those are just shortcuts to the mentioned folders. Note that under This PC section, we see the same folders (Documents, Pictures, Music…), as in Libraries section. Also, when we select specific Library, we will see the Library Tools ribbon. In File Explorer click the View tab, click the Navigation pane button (left side of the toolbar), and then click Show libraries.Īfter that we will see Libraries in the Left pane in File Explorer. However, in Windows 8.1 they are hidden by default. To enable them we can open File Explorer (in Desktop mode click the File Explorer icon in the taskbar). Libraries were introduced with Windows 7, and are available in newer versions of Windows. Key terms: Libraries, Windows 8.1, manage, enable Objectives: Learn how to enable and how to manage Libraries in Windows 8.1