"Include in library" option suddenly missing from Windows Explorer

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"Include in library" option suddenly missing from Windows Explorer

For no apparent reason, the function "include in library" in Windows Explorer (right click on a folder to include it in a library) is not longer there. It used to be. But now when I right click on a folder in Windows Explorer, it's simply not there anymore. Does anybody know how to restore it?
Or alternatively: does anybody know how to add music files to Playlists in Windows Mediaplayer without having to use libraries (like in previous versions of Windows)?
 

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Thanks, Infinite. I found your post and tried it already but it didn't work. Function is still missing
 

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I did SFC Scannow, but still "include in libraries" does not appear when right clicking on folders in Windows Explorer
 
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Hello IJmir,
I Did not try this so I recommend you to do a system restore before proceeding
Download the following archive and open the Registry Entry file "EnableLibrariesFeature.reg" and then click on "YES". Then re-log or restart your computer.

Thank you :)
 

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Hey IJmir,
Can we make sure that Registry Editor applet is the current associated file with .REG files?

  • Right-click the .REG file and select Open With
  • Select "Registry Editor" from the list
If you can NOT see "Registry Editor"

  • Right-click the .REG file and select Open With
  • Click on "Browse.."
  • Type in the file name: %SYSTEMROOT%\regedit.exe
  • Click OK


Thank you :)
 

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GIGABYTE RADEON SE9200 SERIES 128 MB
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JoeMJV, does a system restore restore your system back to default settings? Because I wouldn't want that
 

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IJmir said:
JoeMJV, does a system restore restore your system back to default settings? Because I wouldn't want that
Click to expand...

Yep a system restore would restore the registry to its default so it's recommended that you create a restore point.
Don't forget to restart or re-log after you have merged the registry file

By the way, That's not my Registry File, I just got it from this

NOTE THAT: Libraries is a folder that appears in the right-pane. It's not the right-pane!

Thank you! :)
 

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GIGABYTE RADEON SE9200 SERIES 128 MB
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C-Media, CM18738 4 CH with SPDIF
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IJmir said:
JoeMJV, yes it opens with Registry Editor
Click to expand...
Hello IJmir,

Then try the following command using Command Console

  • Open the Start Menu
  • Select "Run..."
  • Insert the following
Code: 
cmd /c reg.exe import (REG Entry File Location)

Thank you! :)
 

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Intel(R) Pentium 4
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XIPv3 on Windows XP SP3 x86
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MSI
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512 MB of RAM
Graphics Card(s)
GIGABYTE RADEON SE9200 SERIES 128 MB
Sound Card
C-Media, CM18738 4 CH with SPDIF
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2 Monitors
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1024 x 768 Px
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG SP0842N
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Shark
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1 Fan
Keyboard
Trans Media
Mouse
PIXEL TECHNOLOGY
Internet Speed
Wireless Connection 512 KBit/s

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Foxconn H67M-S/H67M-V/H67
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2x4GB DDR3 1333Hz
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Ati Radeon 6770
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Samsung S22B150
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1920x1080
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add to library

Joe, when I click on the start button I don't get the option 'run'
 

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Hello IJmir,

If you are unable to merge the REG file from Joe's post above, then check in Default Programs to set the reg file extension to have it's Current Default program set as Registry Editor (C:\Windows\regedit.exe). Afterwards, try merging the REG file again.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

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