[FIX] Library-MS Is No Longer Working In Windows 10/8/7

This article will show you how to fix "Library-ms is no longer working" in File/Windows Explorer under Windows 10/8.1/8/7.

Kapil Arya
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We know that by default, Windows comes with four libraries. They are Documents, Music, Pictures, Videos. As their name suggests, the data accordingly attached to them. However, there exists the possibility to keep music files in Videos library. Today, I came around an issue associated with Videos library as you can see in the following image:

Videos.library-ms is no longer working. This library can be safely deleted from your computer. Folders that have been included will not be affected.

You can get this error with other libraries as well, like:

  • Pictures.library-ms is no longer working
  • Documents.library-ms is no longer working
  • Music.library-ms is no longer working

If you’re the victim of this issue, then you can fix it easily with solution provided below. Here is the way to cure this problem:

FIX : Library-MS Is No Longer Working In Windows 10/8/7

1. Press Windows Key + E and to open Windows/File Explorer.

2. Point out the library on which you’re getting the error. In my case, Videos library was the root cause. Right click it, pick Delete. In case you’re using Windows 7, you’ll be prompted for confirmation to delete. Confirm it by selecting Yes.

3. After deleting the corrupted library, in the left pane of left pane of Explorer, right click on Libraries. Select Restore default libraries.

4. Once the library is stored, click on the library you’re issued with. This time you’ll no longer see the error code and you can access it as it was accessible by default.

Hope this helps!

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Kapil Arya
11x Microsoft MVP · Admin

Kapil holds Microsoft MVP title in Windows IT Pro expertise, 11-times in a row (2014-2025). He is 8-times Windows Insider MVP as well, and author of 'Windows Group Policy Troubleshooting' book. In 2015, Microsoft India accomplished him as 'Windows 10 Champion'. Being passionate Windows blogger, he loves to help others on fixing their system issues. Kapil has worked with official Microsoft Community Engagement Team (CET) on several community projects. You can subscribe him for news/updates and fixes for Windows.

5 Comments
NOTRE WILLIAMS

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT WORKED LIKE A CHARM

Barbara

There is no library folder the Windows Explorer folder, only documents, pictures, videos, desktop. I have done a computer “search” for “libraries” and nothing is found.

Kapil Arya Author

^^ It is located in the left pane only :)

peter spencer

thank you very much it worked and now back on i was trying to back up my documents and photos with windows 7 coming to an end and got completely messed up
peter

Kapil Arya Author

^^ Glad to help peter!

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