Removing 'libraries'


  1. knestle
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    Removing 'libraries'


    I don't want libraries. How do I disable them?
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  3. MilesAhead
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    To totally disable:
    How to Enable or Disable the Libraries Feature in Windows 7

    To enable or disable libraries view in Navigation Pane:
    Libraries Folder - Add or Remove from Navigation Pane
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  4. Kaktussoft
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    In windows file explorer I assume? Just right click on them and click "delete".
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  6. Layback Bear
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    Welcome to our forum knestle.
    First I recommend reading these tutorial to understand what Libraries do in Windows 7. They are very handy.

    Libraries - Personal and Public User Folders

    Libraries: frequently asked questions - Microsoft Windows Help

    Working with libraries
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  7. whs
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    Layback Bear said:
    Welcome to our forum knestle.
    First I recommend reading these tutorial to understand what Libraries do in Windows 7. They are very handy.

    Libraries - Personal and Public User Folders

    Libraries: frequently asked questions - Microsoft Windows Help

    Working with libraries


    Absolutely right. Libraries are very useful and worth studying.
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