How to Remove Library Pane (Libraries Header) from Windows 7 Explorer?

Recently on AskVG reader asked us following question via email:

How to remove the header from Libraries folder in Windows 7 Explorer?

Actually its very simple but many Windows 7 users are not aware of it.

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Windows 7 shows a header in Libraries folder which is called Library pane:

Library_Pane_Windows_7_Explorer.png

If you don’t like it and want to remove it, simply use following steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer and go to any Library folder.

2. Now click on “Organize” menu in command bar and uncheck “Library pane” option from “Layout” menu.

Disable_Library_Pane_Windows_7_Explorer.png

3. That’s it. It’ll remove Library pane from Windows Explorer:

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No_Library_Pane_Windows_7_Explorer.png

Simple. Isn’t it?

Published in: Troubleshooting Guides, Windows 7

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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  1. WOW!

    This pane annoyed me so much I never used the libraries feature!

    Now I can finally use it.

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