How to Fix Libraries when Hidden and Empty in Windows 7 and Windows 8
InformationWhen you open your Libraries in Windows Explorer and it is empty or the libraries are hidden, then this will show you how to fix them if clicking on the Restore Default Libraries option did not help.
EXAMPLE: Libraries Hidden and Empty
NOTE: If you see faded library folders, then this also means that they are hidden.
OPTION ONEFix Hidden Empty Libraries with a BAT File
NOTE: This does the same thing as OPTION TWO below, but automatically.
1. Click on the Download button below to download the the file below.
2. Unblock the downloaded BAT file, then run it.
NOTE: You may notice a quick flash of the command prompt opening and closing at it runs.
3. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
OPTION TWOFix Hidden Empty Libraries in a Command Prompt
NOTE: This does the same thing as OPTION ONE above, but manually.
1. Open a command prompt.That's it,
2. Copy and past the command below into the command prompt, and press Enter.
attrib -h "%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries\*.library-ms"3. Close the command prompt.
4. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
Shawn
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