Delete libraries in Windows 7 - how it works

You can arrange files and folders in a library under Windows 7. We show you how to delete them again in our practical tip.

How to delete the libraries in Windows 7

1. Open the start menu and enter "regedit" in the search field below. Start the registry editor of the same name.
2. If necessary, you have to confirm this step with the user account control. To do this, click "Yes" at the warning.
3. Navigate to the key in the left column: "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ Desktop \ NameSpace".
4. Then right-click the entry "{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}" and select "Export". Then browse for a location to back up the system file for an emergency.
5. Now remove the entry permanently by right-clicking on the key again and selecting "Delete". Confirm the warning by clicking "Yes".
6. After you restart your computer, the library is removed. In case of problems, restore the previously backed up file: Simply double-click on the backup and follow the installation instructions.

If you would like to integrate your downloads under Windows 7 into the start menu, we will show you how in the next practical tip.