photos legacy missing folder in navigation menu

Charlton Watkins 0 Reputation points
2026-09-05T17:59:33.8933333+00:00

display screen in photos legacy click navigation menu displays Gallery. Favorites. Personal(memorie.s pictures). i cloud photos. this PC (DCMI. Pictures). About in setting indicate photos legacy

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Music, photos, and video
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  1. Vikki-T 9,685 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-09-09T11:13:07.7+00:00

    Hello Charlton Watkins,

    Thank you for providing those details. The items you mentioned, particularly Gallery and iCloud Photos, resemble the navigation layout of the newer Microsoft Photos app. Since Photos and Photos Legacy have different navigation menus and features, I would first like to confirm which version and missing option you are referring to.

    Could you please clarify whether the missing item is Folders, Albums, or a particular folder that was previously displayed?

    You can also open Settings > About Photos and check whether the word Updated appears there. If it does, you are using the newer Photos app rather than Photos Legacy. If possible, please share a screenshot of the About Photos section and the navigation menu, but make sure to hide any personal information before posting it publicly.

    You can find more information about the differences between the two versions in Microsoft’s official guide: Learn about Photos Legacy and the current Photos app.

    Once I know the exact item that is missing and confirm the app version, I can suggest the most appropriate steps. Thank you so much for your understanding. 

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    2026-09-05T17:59:46.3466667+00:00

    In Photos Legacy, the left navigation can show items such as Gallery, Favorites, cloud sources, and This PC. If a folder is missing from the navigation, add it again from within the app:

    1. Open Photos Legacy.
    2. Select the Folders tab at the top.
    3. Select Add a folder.
    4. Choose the folder that should appear in the app.

    If the folder was only removed from Photos Legacy, adding it back makes it viewable in the app again. Removing a folder from Photos Legacy does not delete the folder or its contents from Windows.

    If the missing folder is one of the standard Windows folders such as Pictures, it can also be restored in File Explorer:

    1. Open File Explorer.
    2. Select Home in the left pane.
    3. Select the Up arrow near the address bar.
    4. Right-click the folder, then select Pin to Quick access.

    If the left pane itself is hidden in File Explorer:

    1. Open File Explorer.
    2. Select View > Show > Navigation Pane.
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