1. File Management Debi McGuire

2. What Is a File? Collection of data Data can be text, graphic, numbers.exe file is executable (program) File properties –Type of file –Location –Size –Dates

3. Naming Files Allowed 255 characters Can use capitals Windows is not case sensitive Spaces allowed in names Numbers allowed in names Can not use – / ” \ : | * ?

4. File Extensions Added to file name Indicates file type or format Common extensions –doc, txt, wps, rtf, mdb, xls, bmp, gif, jpeg –wav, mp3, avi, mov, html, –exe, com, sys, dll, vbx, ocx

5. Windows Explorer Right click on start button, choose explore Folders pane –See all folders on computer Name pane –See individual files inside folder Change views

6. Windows Explorer Device letters Folders contain subfolders Path or address of folder Use search to find specific file

7. Change Name of a File Right click on file or folder Menu comes up Choose “rename” option

8. Copy Files and Folders Right click, choose copy from menu Highlight, go to “Edit” and then “Copy” Use “Send to” function Use “Copy Disk” function

9. Delete Files and Folders Right click, choose delete from menu Highlight, go to “Edit” and then “Delete” Use delete key on keyboard Stored in Recycle Bin –Can retrieve from Recycle Bin –Can not retrieve from floppy or pen drive Reformatting storage

10. Backing Up Files Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, Backup Copy folder or file to more than one location