On Windows Server operating systems, libraries are disabled by default because they are often less relevant in server environments. If you still want to enable the libraries to simplify file organization, you can do so with a few simple steps.
1. Open File Explorer :
- Press `Windows + E` or click on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar.
2. Navigate to the Navigation Pane option :
- Click View in the menu bar at the top .
- Select Navigation Pane and make sure Show Libraries is checked.
3. Unhide Libraries :
- Once checked, the default libraries (Documents, Pictures, Music, Videos) will appear in the Navigation Pane.
2.) Step 2: Manual activation via group policies or registry
If the above options do not work, you can enable libraries via the registry or group policies:
Method 1: Adjust registry entry
1. Open Registry Editor :
- Press `Windows + R`, type `regedit` and press `Enter`.
- Set the value to `0` to make the libraries visible.
4. Restart File Explorer :
- Restart File Explorer to apply the changes.
Method 2: Use Group Policy (Only available in server editions with Group Policy Editor)
1. Open Group Policy Editor :
- Press `Windows + R`, type `gpedit.msc` and press `Enter`.
2. Navigate to the following path :
User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > File Explorer
3. Show Libraries :
- Find the Hide Libraries in Navigation Pane policy .
- Set it to Disabled to show libraries.
3.) Step 3: Restart and test
After customization (registry or group policy), you should restart File Explorer or the server to ensure that the libraries are available in the navigation pane.
4.) Note on libraries on servers:
Although libraries can be enabled on servers, you should always consider whether this feature is necessary in production environments, as servers are typically designed for centralized file and resource management.
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