Windows Explorer no longer points to Libraries

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  1. stuart253
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    Windows Explorer no longer points to Libraries


    Hello,

    When I open window explorer, it no longer ponts to libraries. Is there a way to restore this?

    Thanks

    Stu
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  3. Brink
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    Hello Stu,

    Using the tutorial below, you could change the target of Windows Explorer to open at the location below instead for it to open to libraries again. :)

    %windir%\explorer.exe

    Windows Explorer Taskbar Icon - Change Open To Target

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  4. stuart253
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    Shawn,

    If I understand your response, your instructions are to change WE to point to other files in stead of libraries?

    Did I understand your response?

    I actually want WE to point to the libraries again.

    Thanks

    Stu
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  6. xxxdannyxxx
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    Use the tutorial and point the explorer icon to %windir%\explorer.exe
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  7. stuart253
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    xxxdannyxxxx,

    The icon is pointing to the exe. I am afraid that I may have corrupted something.

    Thanks

    Stu
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  8. xxxdannyxxx
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    stuart253 said:
    xxxdannyxxxx,

    The icon is pointing to the exe. I am afraid that I may have corrupted something.

    Thanks

    Stu
    What happens if you open it from C:\Windows\explorer.exe rather from the shortcut. Does it work okay that way.
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  10. Brink
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    Stu,

    Could you post a screenshot of your taskbar's Windows Explorer "Properties" page with the "Shortcut" tab opened to see if there might be a problem? :)
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  11. stuart253
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    xxxdannyxxx,

    Same results no libraires. Looking at laptop when I click on WE I see the attached picture. Under desktop, Libraries does not show.

    The funny thing is that if I use the snipping tool and select save as , I do see Libraries.

    Stu
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  12. xxxdannyxxx
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    Sorry Im a little lost here.Is it the libraries in the navigation bar you are missing like in your attachment. If so have a look at this - Libraries Folder - Add or Remove from Navigation Pane

    Danny
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  13. stuart253
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    Responding to Brink


    Brink,

    I have included a copy of my shotcut.

    Thanks

    Stu
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