You can Add or Remove one or more Libraries from File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11/10 via Explorer, Folder Options or Registry.

In File Explorer, click the View tab. Click the Navigation pane pull-down menu at the left edge of the ribbon, and select Show libraries.

Show or Hide File Explorer Navigation Pane The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your Windows 11/10 PC or network.

By default, File Explorer doesn’t display the file extension. With a simple tweak, you can enable it to get more control over your files and avoid accidentally modifying or deleting important files.

Now, open File Explorer, select the This PC screen, and refresh the display. You should see the library folder appear within File Explorer, as shown in Figure 4.

Microsoft made a strange change in Windows 8.1—Libraries, a very useful feature, is missing from the File Explorer’s sidebar. Here’s how to bring it back.

Looking for a lost picture or document? Trying to make it easier to view and manage all your files? These tips will help you master File Explorer in Windows 10 and 11.

Accessing Your Libraries Unlike Windows 7, Windows 8 doesn't display the Libraries folder by default in File Explorer.