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
    2013-09-16T01:50:07+00:00

    I don't what happen on the sept, 12, 2013

    everything works perfect except when I select the windows button

    and I select my the folder at the top with my name on it, all the folders would open, only from the top, but if I press the windows button and try to open pic or videos, this message  shows up

    "Pictures.libary-ms" is no longer working.

    What should I do.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-09-11T17:50:15+00:00

    Mmmmmmmmmuh!!!! Thank you so much, Azam! Everything was fixed in a snap!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-09-05T20:05:17+00:00

    I had been meaning to sort this for ages. Googled the problem and followed your instructions. It worked a treat. Many Thanks.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-09-01T19:37:25+00:00

    Thank you sooooo much I was terrified because it also said the same for my documents and I had a paper due... I thought I was done. Thank you!

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