How to add a Library to Windows 7

Updated: 01/24/2018 by Computer Hope
Libraries folder in Windows.

To add a library to Windows 7, follow the steps below.

  1. Open the Library icon on the taskbar of Windows 7. If the Library icon is not on the taskbar, click Start, type "libraries," and press Enter on the Libraries icon.
  2. Right-click any open spot on that screen.
  3. Hover your mouse pointer over New and click Library.
  4. Name your new Library
  5. Once this is done, you can select what you want in your library. To do this right-click the new library, and click Properties.
  6. A screen named New Library Properties appears.
  7. Click Include a folder.
  8. Choose the folder you want to be included in your new Library.
  9. Click Include folder.
  10. You then need to click the drop-down menu underneath Optimize this library for: and choose from General Items, Documents, Pictures, Music, or Videos.
  11. Click OK.