Remove Libraries from Windows Explorer in Windows 7

In the past, I covered eight techniques that you can use to get more out of Windows Explorer in Windows 7. One of the techniques that I shared was how to expand the navigation pane. A reader told me that while reconfiguring the navigation pane so that Libraries were not as prominent was a good trick, but what he really wanted to be able to do was to remove Libraries altogether. After a bit of investigation, I discovered that it is possible to remove Libraries from Windows Explorer with a couple of Registry tweaks. Read more.

Tap into the power of Libraries in Windows 7

As you know, Microsoft Windows 7 is just right around the corner. On October 22nd, you’ll be able to finally get a copy of the new operating system and install it for yourself. When you do, you’ll be able to experience firsthand all of the new and enhanced productivity features that you have been hearing so much about, such as the XP Mode, Jump Lists, Taskbar, Aero (Peek, Shake, and Snap), Search or Location-Aware Printing just to name a few.

But there is another dramatic new feature that really hasn’t received as much notice as some of the others but it will definitely change, for the better, the way that you think about, access, and organize the data files on your computer — this new feature are the Libraries. Read more.