How do I unlink a folder.


  1. Posts : 6
    windows 7
       #1

    How do I unlink a folder.


    How do I unlink a folder in windows 7

    I have a folder that has I believe is a link sysmbol. I do not want it linked.

    It has a link in the links folder under my user name.

    What steps do I need to remove this link.

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #2

    Welcome sailfl. I don't understand the question.
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  3. Posts : 6
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    I am not sure how to ask the question. But I will try to another direction.

    I have my own folder that I store all my documents. The folder is Documents. I accidently linked it to the my documents folder.

    If you go to my user account, the folder is there. I don't want the Documents folder linked to any location but right on C:\.

    It has a different icon that a regular folder has. It has a folder with a letter. I don't like linked folders. I don't want it any library.

    I know I screwed up but I don't know how to fix it.

    Thanks and I hope that helps.
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  4. Posts : 24,479
    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
       #4

    You mean you placed your "documents" folder in Documents library?
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  5. Posts : 3,371
    W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
       #5

    Right click on the Library then select Properties. You'll see which folders are included in the Library, select the folder you want to remove from the Library and click Remove.
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  6. Posts : 6
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    It is not in the libray folder but under the users\Documents. I don't want a folder that is linked to there.

    I want the Documents folder to be under C:\ and not linked or located any place else.

    I am sorry I may not be using the right terminolgy but I don't know what is correct for this.
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  7. Posts : 6
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I have done some research on libraries and I have changed my mind.

    Thanks for the help and suggestions.
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  8. Posts : 299
    openSUSE 13.1 64bit
       #8

    Right click on the folder > Cut > navigate to your C: and paste to the root of your C: - you may still have to 'Unlink' it from libraries.
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