Unable to add a Library shortcut


  1. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Unable to add a Library shortcut


    Hi!

    I once removed my Documents shortcut from Libraries shortcuts in Windows Explorer but now, I want it back.
    I can't really explain it good, so see this picture:

    So, is there a way, to get shortcut to Documents back there next to Pictures, Podcasts, Subversion and Videos?

    Best Regards

    Solution: The trick is to right click on your Documents library and click "Show in navigation pane", thanks to boohbah.
    Last edited by Migelo; 28 Mar 2013 at 14:29. Reason: added the solution
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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Migelo,

    I'm not sure I understand what you meant, but you already have a "Documents" library in your screenshot.

    If you like, you could use the method in the tutorial below to include whatever folders you like in the "Documents" library.
    Hope this helps for now, :)
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Hi Brink!

    Let me just thank you for the many tutorials you've made which have helped me a lot during the past years!

    I want the shortcut to be on the left side:

    If I try to drag and drop it, it says: "The source and destination file names are the same."
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  4. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #4

    im using win 8 at the moment but can you right click the libraries title in explorer and select restore default libraries. i ask as im not sure if its a win 8 thing or if its possible in 7.

    Libraries - Restore Default

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    Last edited by Brink; 28 Mar 2013 at 15:02. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
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  5. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Doesn't do anything for me =)
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  6. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #6

    does that mean the restore link is there but didnt work or its not present in 7.

    also if you right click the documents icon in the library window, is there a context menu "dont show in navigation pane" to tick or untick.

    edit actually it is a click for dont show in navigation pane and a click for show in navigation pane.
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  7. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    And that fixed, it. I must be blind to not have seen it before xD

    Thanks!
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  8. Posts : 14,606
    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
       #8

    great news, your welcome.
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  9. Posts : 15
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Added the solution to the first post.
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  10. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #10

    Great news. :)
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