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In Windows 7, libraries are collections of folders that replace My Documents and other default folders that are familiar to Windows XP users. In this Ask the Admin, I’ll explain how libraries work in Windows 7 and show you how they can be managed using Group Policy.
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If you have recently migrated to Windows 7, you should note that while the My Documents folder still exists in user profiles, documents are accessed from Windows Explorer or the Start menu via the Documents library. The same is true for the music, pictures and videos folders.
If you open the Documents library in Windows 7, notice that not only does it include the user’s My Documents folder, but also the Public Documents folder. In fact, you can add any local or network folder to a library.
Let’s have a look at how to manually add or remove folders from a library.
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Add locations to a library in Windows 7 (Image: Russell Smith)
The Set save location button in the properties window allows you to set the default save location for the library. You can repeat the above procedure for any of the default libraries.
You can create your own libraries in Windows 7. Just follow these instructions:
Libraries offer some options for sorting and arranging information that is not available when selecting ordinary folders in Windows Explorer.
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You can also add and remove locations from a library from the left of the Windows Explorer toolbar by clicking the locations to the right of Includes.
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