How to Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10

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Libraries gather folders that are stored in different locations so you can browse them in one place. You can include folders and drives to a library as you like, and set a default save location and public save location for the library.

This tutorial will show you how to completely restore the default settings of a library for your account in Windows 10.


CONTENTS:
  • Option One: To Restore Default Settings of Library in File Explorer Ribbon
  • Option Two: To Restore Default Settings of Library in its Properties





OPTION ONE

To Restore Default Settings of Library in File Explorer Ribbon


1. Open Libraries in File Explorer.

2. Select a library (ex: Pictures) you want to restore its settings to default. (see screenshot below)

3. Click/tap on the "Library Tools" Manage tab, and click/tap on the Restore settings button in the ribbon. (see screenshot below)

Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10-restore_default_library_settings-ribbon.png





OPTION TWO

To Restore Default Settings of Library in its Properties


1. Open Libraries in File Explorer.

2. Right click or press and hold on a library (ex: Pictures) you want to restore its settings to default, and click/tap on Properties. (see screenshot below)

Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10-restore_default_library_settings-properties-1.png

3. Click/tap on the Restore Defaults button, and click/tap on OK to apply. (see screenshot below)

Restore Default Settings of Library in Windows 10-restore_default_library_settings-properties-2.png


That's it,
Shawn


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