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Q. How can I create a new library in Windows 7?

A. To create a new library, select Libraries in Explorer and click the New library button, or select New library from the Libraries context menu, then follow these steps:

  1. Enter a name for the new library, as shown here.

  2. Right click the new folder and select Properties.
  3. Click "Include a folder..." and add the folders.
  4. Select the type of data that will be stored in the library in the Optimize area, as shown here.

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  5. Select whether to show the library in your Navigation Pane.
  6. Click OK.
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TAGS: Windows 7/8
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