When I use "Save As", my Libraries folder is missing


  1. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
       #1

    When I use "Save As", my Libraries folder is missing


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    When I save a file using "Save As", the list of folders does not show the "Libraries" folder (or any of its subfolders, such as Documents, Music...)

    When I open File Explorer, I can see the following top-level folders:
    • Libraries
    • OneDrive
    • This PC
    • Network


    But when I use "Save As" to save a file, the "Libraries" folder is missing. I need to use:
    This PC > MyData (E) > Documents

    (All my data is on the "E" drive, using standard Windows tools.)

    I would be grateful for advice on how to restore my "Libraries" folder to the topmost position in the folder list.


    Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 68,937
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello OldGrantonian,

    Please go ahead and post a screenshot showing what you see in the "Save As" dialog to help determine what method to add Libraries may be best.

    For now, are you able to add Libraries using an option in the tutorial below?

    Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials
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  3. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
    Thread Starter
       #3

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    Hi Brink,

    Thanks for your response.

    Brink said:
    For now, are you able to add Libraries using an option in the tutorial below?
    Hide or Show Libraries in Navigation Pane in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials


    I was able to add Libraries using your method of right-click in empty space followed by "Show libraries". Thanks for that suggestion :)

    I have one follow-up question: How can I now move Libraries to the top of the left pane?

    Thanks.
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  4. Posts : 68,937
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome. :)

    You could use the method in the tutorial below to move Libraries above This PC to help.

    Move Libraries Above This PC in Navigation Pane in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

    If you don't want OneDrive or Quick access in the navigation pane, you could remove them to then have Libraries on top.

    Remove Quick access from Navigation Pane in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

    Add or Remove OneDrive from Navigation Pane in Windows 10 Windows 10 General Tips Tutorials
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  5. Posts : 373
    Windows 10 Home 21H2
    Thread Starter
       #5

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    Brink said:
    You could use the method in the tutorial below to move Libraries above This PC to help.

    Move Libraries Above This PC in Navigation Pane in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

    Thanks Brink. Your tutorial worked fine (as always) :)


    New subject: Congrats on your new tutorial spreadsheet. If I had known about it, I probably wouldn't have submitted my OP. I think your excellent tutorials are referenced by every other Windows forum on the planet :)
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  6. Posts : 68,937
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    I'm glad it could help. Questions are always welcomed. :)
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