Restore libraries?

If you have a backup to before the changes that would be a good option

The problem with windows system folders is that the have all sorts a special "additions" to make them work as intended, these include things like hidden/system files in each folder and sometimes special DLL files and of course there are often entries in the registry. These additions are often deleted by the act of deleting the folder itself, but are not re-created if you then recreate the folder.

If you make your restore from backup it should work,assuming all the interconnected links and files are present, however I have known occasions where a problem with system files can only be repaired fully with a complete re-install.

If the worst does happen and you still want to regain the functionality of the Public folders - this may be possible manually it would involve

• Removing all currents remnants of the Public Folders
• Creating a new folder structure (not using Public but some other title)
• setting files/folder permissions to give everyone full access.
• Adding the new folders to the libraries
• For full regeneration the new folders should also be added to the Homegroup with everyone access

As you can see it's a good thing that you have your backups :)

Alexey2912 said:

PS: Never realized, how difficult restoring back to 2 locations would be, removing Public is so simple.....

Yep, it's a bit like making eggs from an omelette