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    Library Pane - Turn On or Off

    Library Pane - Turn On or Off

    How to Turn the Library Pane On or Off in Windows 7
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    How to Turn the Library Pane On or Off in Windows 7

       Information
    The 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.
    Library Pane - Turn On or Off-layout1.jpg

    Library Pane - Turn On or Off-layout2.jpg



    OPTION ONE

    Through Windows Explorer

    1. Open Windows Explorer (explorer.exe).

    2. On the toolbar, click on Organize and Layout. (see screenshots below)
    Library Pane - Turn On or Off-lp_on.jpg

    Library Pane - Turn On or Off-lp_off.jpg
    3. To Turn On the Library Pane in Windows Explorer
    A) Select (click) Library pane to have it checked. (see screenshots above)
    4. To Turn Off the Library Pane in Windows Explorer
    A) 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 TWO

    Using a REG File Download

    1. To Turn On the Library Pane in Windows Explorer
    A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Turn_Library_Pane_On.reg
    B) Go to step 3.
    2. To Turn Off the Library Pane in Windows Explorer
    A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.
    Turn_Library_Pane_Off.reg


    Download

    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.
    That's it,
    Shawn







  1. Posts : 134
    Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit
       #1

    Hey is there a way through the registry to do this. Reason I ask is because if you remove the explorer toolbar, then there is no way to adjust this feature along with all the other panes, without bring the bar back, and thats not too easy. Or even better put the organize button into the file menu, not sure if this is possible.
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  2. Posts : 72,049
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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       #2

    Hello Kookster,

    I'm sure that there is. I'll do some digging tonight to see what I can find for you, and post back when I do. :)
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  3. Posts : 72,049
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Ok Kookster. OPTION TWO is now available to do this from the registry. :)
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  4. Posts : 134
    Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit
       #4

    Thanks for putting up with me Brink
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  5. Posts : 72,049
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #5

    It's not problem at all Kookster. This helps to make the tutorial better and easier for everyone else that would like the same. :)
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  6. Posts : 134
    Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit
       #6

    Just noticed something, that this does not turn off the library pane to open and save menu's in windows 7 64 bit, haven't checked 32 bit. Sound familiar? I'm trying to find where it is stored for it in the registry but I'm not having much luck, you think you could check into it too brink?
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  7. Posts : 72,049
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Hello Kookster,

    I'll see what I can do, and post back if I find anything. :)
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  8. Posts : 72,049
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Ok Kookster. The solution is that you will just need to repeat OPTION ONE in the "Save As" or "Open" small windows for them. :)
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  9. Posts : 134
    Windows 7 64-bit Windows 7 32-bit
       #9

    I was really hoping you wouldn't say that. Its annoying re enabling the explorer tool bar. Hmmm come to think of it I should probably write instructions on how to revert it in my tutorial for people.

    Would of been nice to have a reg edit for it but what ever. Thanks anyway Brink/Shawn/What ever you want to go by.
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