windows 7 files & folders

Windows 7Operating System

Control PanelFiles and Folders

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Desktop

DESKTOP- Icons, Wallpaper, Task Bar, System Tray

START MENU TASK BAR SYSTEM TRAY

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Start Button (Menu)

Recently used programs

Files, Settings & Features

Expand All Programs

Shut down, Log Off

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All Programs

Expanded list of programs

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Click Control Panel

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Control Panel – click change desktop background

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Select preferences, click Save Changes

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Close Control Panel

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New Desktop Background

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My Documents

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My Documents Folder

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Folders, Files, View

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Double Click a Folder to see contents

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Folders hold files and other folders

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Program/File Type File Extensions Icon

Microsoft Word .docOffice 2003 & older

.docxOffice 2007 & newer

Microsoft PowerPoint

.pptOffice 2003 & older

.pptxOffice 2007 & newer

Microsoft Excel .xlsOffice 2003 & older

.xlsxOffice 2007 & newer

Audio File .mp3.m4a

.wav.ra

Video File .mp4.wmv

.mov.flv

Images .jpg.gif

.png.tif

Documents not to be edited

.pdf

Notepad .txt

Navigating Windows 7Files and Folders

Right click, point to new, click Folder

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New Folder will appear

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Re-name the Folder Tech Lit, Double click to open

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Drag FirstName_LastName text file into Tech Lit Folder

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Double Click Tech Lit Folder to Open

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Your text document is in the folder, right click, point to new, click folder to add another folder

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Name this folder Outlook Assignments

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Continue to add folders named Word Assignments, Excel Assignments and Powerpoint Assignments

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Drag FirstName_LastName text file into the Outlook Assignments Folder

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Double Click Outlook Assignments to open Folder

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FirstName_LastName file is in Outlook Assignments FolderDouble Click FirstName_LastName file to open it

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FirstName_LastName Document opens in a new window

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Click the arrow next to Documents to expand the list

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Click the arrow next to My Documents to expand the list

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Folders in My Documents Folder expandedClick the arrow next to Tech Lit folder to expand the list

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Folders/Files in Tech Lit Folder expandedClick a Folder to open it

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FirstName_LastName document is in Outlook Assignments FolderAll other “Assignments” folders are empty right now

Cloud Computing

• Storing information with a company (Google, Microsoft, Citrix, etc.) on their server over the internet

• Files do not have to been saved on the hard drive of your computer

• Benefits include access to information from any computer or device

• Documents automatically sync through an internet connection

Cloud Computing

Double Click Internet Explorer Shortcut on the desktop

Cloud Computing

Double Click Citrix Xenapp under Quick Links

Cloud Computing

Enter User Name and Password, Click Log On

Cloud Computing

Double Click My Documents

Cloud Computing

Auburn Acceptable Use Notice, Click OK

Cloud Computing

My Personal Folder opens, click Tech Lit folder

Cloud Computing

Your folders and files are available even from home

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