file management for the genealogists. open windows explorer
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FILE MANAGEMENT
FOR THE GENEALOGISTS
• Open Windows Explorer
• Open Windows Explorer
• Searching
• Open Windows Explorer
• Searching
• Creating folders/files
• Open Windows Explorer
• Searching
• Creating folders/files
• Renaming
• Open Windows Explorer
• Searching,
• Creating folders/files
• Renaming,
• Copying and Moving
• Open Windows Explorer
• Searching,
• Creating folders/files
• Renaming,
• Copying and Moving
• Deleting Files
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer
• Open My Computer
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer
• Open My Computer
• or Windows E
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer
• Open My Computer
• or Windows E keys
• Hold down Windows key
Windows Explorer
Windows Explorer
• Open My Computer
• or Windows E
• Hold down Windows key then tap E one time
Windows Explorer
Searching for Files
Searching for Files
Searching for Files:
• Open Windows Explorer
Searching for Files
Searching for Files:
• Open Windows Explorer
• Activate Search tab/field
Searching for Files
Searching for Files:
• Open Windows Explorer
• Activate Search tab/field
Searching for Files
Searching for Files:
• Open Windows Explorer
• Activate Search tab/field
Search tab/field is located in different places according to the OS (Operating System) (XP, Vista, Windows 7)
Searching for Files
Creating a New Folder or File
Creating a New Folder
Creating a New Folder
Create a New Folder• Locate where you want to create the folder.
Creating a New Folder
Create a New Folder• Locate where you want to create the folder.• Right click in blank space
Creating a New Folder
Create a New Folder• Locate where you want to create the folder.• Right click in blank space• Select New
Creating a New Folder
Create a New Folder• Locate where you want to create the folder.• Right click in blank space• Select New• Select Folder
Creating a New Folder
• Name New Folder
Creating a New Folder
• New Folder Named
Creating a New Folder
Creating a New File
Creating a New File
Create a New File• Locate where you want to create a file.
Creating a New File
Create a New File• Locate where you want to create a file.• Right click in blank space
Creating a New File
Create a New File• Locate where you want to create a file.• Right click in blank space• Select New
Creating a New File
Create a New File• Locate where you want to create a file.• Right click in blank space• Select New• Select File (Microsoft WordDocument)
Creating a New File
• Name New File
Creating a New File
• New File Name
Creating a New File
• Open File (double click on file name)
Creating a New File
• Opening file in Microsoft Word
Creating a New File
Renaming Folders or Files
Renaming Files or Folder
Renaming Folders or Files• Right click on a Folder or File name
Renaming Files or Folder
Renaming Folders or Files• Right click on a Folder or File name• Select Rename
Renaming Files or Folder
Save/Save As
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,• Will automatically do a Save As.
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,• Will automatically do a Save As.
Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,• Will automatically do a Save As.
Save As• Saves a new document.
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,• Will automatically do a Save As.
Save As• Saves a new document.
• Select Save As
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,• Will automatically do a Save As.
Save As• Saves a new document.
• Select Save As• Select where to save the file
Save/Save As
Save• Saves the changes of an existing document.
• If document does not already exist,• Will automatically do a Save As.
Save As• Saves a new document.
• Select Save As• Select where to save the file
• Name the file.
Save/Save As
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
• Drag and Drop from one location to another
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
• Drag and Drop from one location to another
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
• Drag and Drop from one location to another
• When you move a file from one location to another on the same computer or drive,
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
• Drag and Drop from one location to another
• When you move a file from one location to another on the same drive
• The computer recognizes that you just want to move the location.
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
• Drag and Drop from one location to another
• When you move a file from one location to another on the same computer or drive,
• The computer recognizes that you just want to move the location.
• The file or folder is moved to the new location and no longer exists where it was.
Copying and Moving Files
Copying and Moving Files
• When you move a file from one drive to another drive
Copying and Moving Files
• When you move a file from one drive to another drive
• (computer to a flash drive, external hard drive, or CD),
Copying and Moving Files
• When you move a file from one drive to another drive
• (computer to a flash drive, external hard drive, or CD),
• The computer automatically copies it from one to the other.
Copying and Moving Files
• When you move a file from one drive to another drive
• (computer to a flash drive, external hard drive, or CD),
• The computer automatically copies it from one to the other.
• (It doesn't delete it from the one it was on – it leaves it there)
Deleting Files or Folders
Deleting Files or Folders • Right click on the file or folder
Deleting Files or Folders
Deleting Files or Folders • Right click on the file or folder• Select Delete
Deleting Files or Folders
Boise Family History Conference Spring 2011 handout: File Management for the Genealogist: by Sandy Stewart
How to Organize Computer Files By an eHow Contributorwww.ehow.com/how_138482_organize-computer-files.html#ixzz1wCG5umQi
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