All data and programs are stored in a computer as Files and Folders. Folders are containers (holders) of files. Files and folders can appear at any level, similar to a family tree. It has a path because you are taking exact path to find this file.

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2.  All data and programs are stored in a
computer as Files and Folders.
 Folders are containers (holders) of files.
 Files and folders can appear at any level,
similar to a family tree.
 It has a path because you are taking exact
path to find this file.

3.  Contains folders, files, and shortcuts to folders and files.
 Small arrow at lower left corner of icon means this is a Shortcut
to some other location for the file or folder.

4.  My Computer features allows you to
view or use different storage devices
 It has a toolbar, address bar, drive icon,
status bar, and others.

5.  Displaying the folders or files in different views
 THUMBNAILS
 TILES
 ICONS
 LIST
 DETAILS
 FILMSTRIP

6.  You can select File, New, Folder
 Right click the mouse on the screen, then select, New, Folder

7.  Click on the folder icon to select it.
 Click inside folder name to start Edit mode
and change
 Right-click on the folder and then click on
Rename from the shortcut menu.

8.  Program show many drives at one time per view.
 To start Windows Explorer:
- Click on Start, then All Programs,
Accessories, Windows Explorer
- Press Window + E on your keyboard
- Double click on Windows Explorer
icon on desktop
Status Bar
Folders Pane
Content PaneSplit Bar

9.  To copy a file or folder:
- Select Edit and then Copy. Move to a new location and then select, Edit,
Paste.
- Press Ctrl + C, move to new location and then press Ctrl + V.
Message: “This folder already contains a file named ‘_____’”
This message prompts you that the file you want to save has the same file
name already saved in the destination folder.

10.  When file or folder is moved, it goes to a new location and is Removed from the
first location.
 When folder is moved, all subfolders and files move as wel.
 To move a file or folder:
- Select Edit, Cut, then move to a new location and select Edit, Paste.

11.  Two limits for file or folder naming:
- Maximum of 255 characters
- Cannot use: @, , space, : (colon), <, >, |
 To Rename :
- Right – click on file icon to select it and then press F2 to activate Edit
Mode.
- Click on file icon to select it and then click inside file name to activate Edit
mode.

12.  Each file or folder has a Property sheet, which has number of tabs:
- General
- Sharing
- Security
- Customize

13.  All or part of the file name
 A word or phrase in the file
 Look in
 When was it modified?
 What size is it?
 More advanced options

14.  Files in the Recycle Bin can be Restored or Emptied
 Delete completely without Recycle Bin
- Press and Hold Shift key when deleting the file