What types of locations are supported in libraries?
You can include folders in a library from many different locations, such as your computer's C drive, an external hard drive, or a network.
Where is the folder stored?
Can it be included in a library?
On your C drive
Yes.
On an external hard drive
Yes, but the content won't be available if the drive is disconnected.
On an additional hard disk inside your computer
Yes.
On a USB flash drive
Only if the device appears in the navigation pane, under Computer, in the Hard Disk Drives section. This is set by the device manufacturer, and in some cases, it can be changed. Contact your manufacturer for more information.
The content won't be available if the drive is disconnected.
On removable media (such as a CD or DVD)
No.
On a network
Yes, as long as the network location is indexed or has been made available offline. (See the question below.)
On a different computer in your homegroup
Yes.
Note
Only folders can be included in libraries. Other items on your computer (such as saved searches and search connectors) can't be included.
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