Unit 2—Using the Computer

Lesson 9Windows and File Management

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Objectives

Define file management. Identify parts of the My Computer window.Determine uses of My Computer.Create folders and subfolders.Name and rename folders.Name and save files.

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Objectives (cont.)

Select files.Expand and collapse the directory structure

to locate files and folders.Display views.Copy, move, and delete files and folders.Get help in Windows Explorer.

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File Management Defined

File management: The process of organizing and managing your files Files: Can contain text documents, program

files, images, or other file types Folders: A container used to organize and

store files Disks: Media containing files and folders

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My Computer Window

Right pane contains two document

folders and a list of storage mediaThumbnails viewLeft pane contains

Systems Tasks and

Other Places links

Documentfolders

Storagemedia

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Displaying Files and Folders

Use the View menu Arrange in Groups Thumbnails Tiles Icons List Details Filmstrip

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Files and Folders

Folders store files.Filenames can have up to 255

characters.Filenames also have a three-character

extension.

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Files and Folders (cont.)

Make a new folder.

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Renaming a File or Folder

Four options:1. Click the folder or file to select it, click Rename

this folder (or Rename this file) in the File and Folder Tasks pane, and then type the new name in the text box.

2. Click the folder or file to select it, press the F2 key, and then type the new name in the text box.

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Renaming a File or Folder (cont.)

Four options (cont.):3. Click the folder or file to select it, choose

Rename on the File menu, and then type the new name in the text box.

4. Right-click the folder or file, choose Rename on the shortcut menu, and then type the new name in the text box.

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Deleting a File or Folder

Four options:1. Click the file or folder to select it, and then

select Delete this folder (or Delete this file) from the File and Folder Tasks pane.

2. Click the file or folder to select it, and then select Delete on the File menu.

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Deleting a File or Folder (cont.)

Four options (cont.):3. Right-click the folder name, and then click

Delete on the shortcut menu.

4. Click the folder to select it, and then press the Delete key.

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Windows Explorer

Selecting files Single file Group of files

Group offiles selected

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Copying Files and Folders

Copying files and folders Source

File/folder to be copied Destination

Location where copied file/folder will reside

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Moving Files and Folders

Moving files and folders Source

Original location Destination

New location

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Expanding/Collapsing Drives and Folders

Expand a folder/drive: Click the Plus sign.

Collapse a folder/drive: Click the Minus sign.

Plussign

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Windows Help and Support

Click Help and Support on the Start menu.

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Summary

My Computer is a file management program.

Folders are used to store and organize files on a disk.

My Computer’s View menu lets you control how files and folders are displayed in the Contents pane.

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Summary (cont.)

The viewing options are Arrange in Groups, Thumbnails, Tiles, Icons, List, Details, and Filmstrip.

In the Folders pane, you can collapse to hide folders and subfolders or expand to display folders at all levels.

Filenames can have up to 255 characters.

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Summary (cont.)

Filenames include a three-character extension, which identifies the application in which the file was created.

Once a file or folder is deleted from a floppy disk or other removable media, it is gone forever.

If you delete a file or folder from a hard disk, it is placed in the Recycle Bin where it can be recovered.

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Summary (cont.)

You can rename a file or folder in My Computer. You also can move and copy files and folders.

The Windows Explorer window is another option that you can use to select, copy, and move folders and files.

The Help and Support Center feature provides assistance and information on Windows features and programs.