Libraries

[EileenP]

My son surprised me and loaded Windows 7 for me. My pictures are not located in the system Pictures library, but instead he put them in a folder, My Pictures. This folder is included under the C drive and my userid. When I click on the Picures library, I get this error: Pictures.library-ms is no longer working.

None of the libraries are working. I get the same error for Documents, Music and Videos. Can this be fixed or do I have to re-install Windows 7? My previous OS was XP. Please help....my picture software will not work anymore.

Thank you !!

 

[Barman58]

If you check out the tutorials here Shawn has created a step by step instruction set to restore the original libraries

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/581-libraries-restore-default.html

If you follow this you should be back to normal

 

[EileenP]

Thanks Nigel, The" Restore Default Libraries" did not work. I ran the sfc /scannow and that did not help either. What should I do next?
Thank you for your help.

 

[Barman58]

Did you try deleting the existing libraries, (not the original folders ), and then run the restore option in the tutorial?

That has worked for some

 

[EileenP]

What do you mean by original folders? All I have are 4 libraries. I will delete them then.... and what tutorial are you referring to ? Sorry ....that I am a little dense !

 

[Barman58]

delete he original libraries and then right click on the libraries entry in the navigation pane and select restore original libraries

This tutorial has screen shots to explain exactly ...

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/581-libraries-restore-default.html

 

[EileenP]

OMG Nigel !!! I can't believe how easy this was. I deleted the libraries then restored them......and my pictures appeared like magic along with my documents. I can't thank you enough.....earlier I almost did a complete re-install..... thank you so much for your help....you have saved me so much time and worry.

Truly yours,
Eiileen

 

[Barman58]

Glad to hear you have things working

If you get any spare time have a look at the tutorials section here - the best set of how to's for windows 7 on the web