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    Windows 7 Folders and Files in Libraries

    After upgrading from Vista Ultimate to Windows 7 Ultimate, I find that all of my folders that were in folders automatically included in the various Libraries (e.g. Document and Pictures) are now empty and files that were not in sub-directories are missing. In Vista and still in Win7 I have two...
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    Windows 7 Homegroup sharing problem - can't see all libraries/folders between computers

    I have 3 desktops with W7 and I successfully set up the homegroup with all three turned on and running. On each computer, I selected all the boxes to share all libraries. However, when I go to the Libraries window and look under Network, I see each computer, BUT, I am finding that only some of...
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    Windows 7 Homegroup settings problem - trying to share but doesn't happen

    Sorry; re-posted this threat to the appropriate forum (Windows 7 Networking). Please reply there. This one can be deleted by an administrator. _____________ I have 3 desktops with W7 and I successfully set up the homegroup with all three turned on and running. On each computer, I selected...
  4. Windows 7 Search in explorer not searching libraries?

    Hi there! I noticed my search in right top of the explorer, doesn't start searching the libraries, or the folder in it. But when selecting the downloads folder from my "favorites", it does search the downloads folder... Any idea? Thanks!
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    Windows 7 Where is My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos etc...

    Where are My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos etc... Hello; I've changed the default My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos and My Musics paths to D:\somewhere not in C:\. Please check the screenshot at bottom, My Documents, My Pictures, My Videos and My Musics have been disappeared at my User...
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    Windows 7 Create/verify/delete libraries by script?

    Is there a way to script the verification, creation, and deletion of Windows 7 libraries, using any script engine which will run as a login script? For 7 desktops in AD, I would much rather use libraries than mapped drives, if possible. J.E.B.
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    Windows 7 Upgrade Frustrations: Issues with Windows 7 After Vista Transition

    Well i did the Upgrade from Vista Ultimate to Win 7 Ultimate and have to say i'm a bit irritated with it. Maybe i should have installed from scratch but rebuilding my system from scratch takes a week. I have piles of dev apps with piles of configurations, so i was hoping an upgrade would go...
  8. Windows 7 Windows Explorer default location

    Hey. When Windows Explorer is pinned to the taskbar, clicking it opens by default the Libraries window. I never use these, and was wondering how I could change the default location to the Computer window. I know I can just pin Computer to it, but why not cut out a step? :P Thanks
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    Windows 7 Can only access libraries one way in Homegroup

    Can anyone in this forum help me please. I've got my homegroup working to a certain extent. My laptop can access my Link Removed due to 404 Error and also my libraries on my desktop, which is my main objective. However, my desktop can see the libraries on my laptop but cannot access them. I...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Explorer slow when viewing from Libraries or Favorites

    As the title states Explorer is bogged down when the folders have a large number of items in them (over 500). I have searched multiple places and this topic is brought up regularly but too few solutions. The only bit of information I have is that when I view the same folder from the Computer...
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    Windows 7 Help With Network Storage Libraries and Indexing

    Help With Network Storage Libraries and Indexing: I have all my documents stored on a 3TB RAID 5 NAS. I would like to add some of the folders on my NAS to my Windows Libraries. I would also like to index the entire NAS. Is there any way to do this without copying and taking space on my actual...
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    Windows 7 problems with backup after cloning windows 7 drive

    So I cloned my old 250gb hd into my new hdd. It is my new boot disk and etc. I started up the computer and everything seems to be working fine. However, I am running into a problem when I try to use windows 7 back up utility: I get an error message that says "Windows backup failed while...
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    Windows 7 a NEW PITA I just found re Windows Explorer.

    Don't know if anyone posted this already BUT it deserves multiple posts. If u go to the now SLIGHTLY useful new feature of libraries and search for a file with Windoz Explorer u won't find anything. WE search can't search the libraries. U MUST go the the folder location/drive/whatever and...
  14. Windows 7 How to share custom library with Homegroup?

    Ok, all I want to do is share some files. I can access my documents, pictures, music, and videos just fine using my homegroup. But how do I share other folders? According to the help file: To share other libraries that you've created, follow these steps: Click the Start button Link Removed due...
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    Windows 7 why W7 and vista creating deleted folders ?

    tired to delete foldes such as my music my videos my other stuff ? :( Why W7 and Vista keep creating them after i deleted them ? Is there anyway to stop it ? Thanks in advance. Also is there a way to make preview pane to stay same size while resizing window ? if i re-size window to small...
  16. Windows 7 HomeGroup not working correctly

    Just set up a homegroup using 2 pcs running Windows 7 Ultimate (Build 7600), both pcs can see each other and connect to view the libraries this is where the problem arises when i try to open a library on the remote pc, it wont open it even though there are files in that area on the pc i am...
  17. Windows 7 Disable the Libraries Feature on Windows 7

    Ive seen this request in these boards before. Personally, I think its best new feature in Windows 7. Anyways, if your interested heres how Link Removed Link Removed - Invalid URL
  18. Disable the New Libraries Feature on Windows 7 [Windows 7] (Lifehacker)

    We've referred to Windows 7's Libraries as a top thing to look forward to, and then as one of the best underhyped featuresâ€â€￾but if you really can't get used to them, you can disable it. The new... Link Removed - Invalid URL
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    Windows 7 Can't add music to libraries

    Installed W7 RC over Vista 2 weeks ago. Since then, I've been trying to get Media Centre to add my music collection to the music library but have had no luck at all. I can open album folders and play and burn the contents in Media Player but creating a usable library is out of the question. Any...
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    Windows 7 Backup & Restore creating multiple backups of a static folder

    I have Backup & Restore set to auto backup my data files (including my libraries) on a daily basis. From my understanding, the backups only include items that have changed since the previous backup. However, Backup & Restore is creating new copies of my Music folder on the backup drive each...