How to Turn the Library Pane On or Off in Windows 7
InformationThe library pane appears only when you have a a library (such as the Documents library) open. You can use the library pane to customize the library or to arrange the files by different properties. The library pane is turned on by default in Windows 7 libraries.
This will show you how to turn the Library pane on or off in all Windows Explorer library windows in Windows 7.
EXAMPLE: Windows Explorer Layout
NOTE: The library pane is the top middle pane, below the toolbar and above the main file display area, in Windows Explorer library folder windows.
OPTION ONEThrough Windows Explorer
1. Open Windows Explorer (explorer.exe).
2. On the toolbar, click on Organize and Layout. (see screenshots below) 3. To Turn On the Library Pane in Windows ExplorerA) Select (click) Library pane to have it checked. (see screenshots above)4. To Turn Off the Library Pane in Windows ExplorerA) Select (click) Library pane to have it unchecked with the icon now showing. (see screenshots above)5. All Windows Explorer library windows will now open as you set this.
OPTION TWOUsing a REG File Download
1. To Turn On the Library Pane in Windows ExplorerThat's it,A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.2. To Turn Off the Library Pane in Windows ExplorerTurn_Library_Pane_On.regB) Go to step 3.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.
4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.
6. Close and reopen the library window to apply.
7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
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