Thread: Manage Files and Documents Easier with Libraries in Windows 7

In earlier versions of Windows it can be a boring task managing music, photos, documents and other files that are spotted in different directories on your hard drive. Here we look at the new libraries feature in Windows 7 that permits you to manage folders from many places in one spot.

Using Libraries

To access Libraries tick on Start then your user name to open up your personal folder.



Now click on Libraries to get four default Libraries which are Music, Pictures, Videos, and Documents.



Libraries explain files that are stored in many places on PC as in this example of a Music Library.



You don’t have to restrict yourself to four default Libraries made by you own. When you tick on Libraries tick on the New Libraries button.



A new Library shows like a new folder where you can tag it.

When you go to new Library you are prompted to add new folders and files to it.



If you would like to add new folder places to any Libraries just tick on the hyperlink that shows the current number of places.



You can then tick the Add button to add other places on PC.



Right-click on Library icon and choose Properties and add folder from here.

As well, while you are navigating through explorer you can Right-click a folder and add it in a library.



This looks like a slight change to user interface but it is effective and makes navigating files and folders much easier.



Libraries will let you to share folders and files with your Home group network as well.