Pictures.library-ms is no longer working

Anonymous
2010-05-11T23:17:03+00:00

I keep getting this message but my pics are still there and my pic slideshow screensaver is still working.  how can I fix this?

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Anonymous
2010-05-12T19:25:31+00:00

Hi,

I would suggest you to follow these steps and check if it helps.

To fix this problem, open Windows Explorer, right-click on the corresponding library (Pictures, in your case) and choose Delete. Click yes when asked for confirmation.

Note: Deleting a library does not delete the contents of the included folders. However, you may need to re-add or include your folders manually, if needed.

Then, in the navigation pane of Windows Explorer, right-click Libraries and click Restore default libraries.

This recreates the library that was deleted earlier. This option only restores the default libraries.

Please respond back and let us know the status of the issue.

Azam – Microsoft Support

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-07-27T21:30:31+00:00

    i'm having the same problem, but iv'e deleted the things, but i do restore, but they just come back and they're no different than before. what do i need to do? P.s could it be possible a recent install or virus cause what has happened to my computer?

    Thank you Tazzy! That worked!

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-08-04T20:15:48+00:00

    Your a legend! thought id lost thousands of pictures & songs, Cheers!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-08-08T10:02:51+00:00

    Hi,

    I would suggest you to follow these steps and check if it helps.

    To fix this problem, open Windows Explorer, right-click on the corresponding library (Pictures, in your case) and choose Delete. Click yes when asked for confirmation.

    Note: Deleting a library does not delete the contents of the included folders. However, you may need to re-add or include your folders manually, if needed.

    Then, in the navigation pane of Windows Explorer, right-click Libraries and click Restore default libraries.

    This recreates the library that was deleted earlier. This option only restores the default libraries.

    Please respond back and let us know the status of the issue.

    Azam – Microsoft Support

    Thanks Azam , had the same problem and have just done your fix , well done .

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-18T23:32:54+00:00

    Having problems, haxo-24?

    I'll show you how to fix this problem.

    To fix the problem, open File Explorer, right-click on the corresponding library (Pictures, in your case) and choose Delete. Click Yes when asked for confirmation. Alternatively, you can press the Delete key on your keyboard.

    Notice: Deleting a library does not delete the contents of the included folders. Otherwise, you may need to re-add or include your folders manually, if needed.

    Then, in the navigation pane of File Explorer, right-click Libraries and click Restore default libraries.

    This recreates the library that was deleted earlier. This option only restores the default libraries.

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