Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Computer Basics

5. Working with Files, Folders, and Disks

IN THIS CHAPTER

• Understanding Files and Folders

• Viewing Folders and Files

• Navigating Folders

• Working with Libraries

• Searching for Files

• Creating New Folders

• Renaming Files and Folders

• Copying Files

• Moving Files

• Deleting Files

• Working with Compressed Folders

• Copying Files to Another Computer

• Backing Up Your Important Files

Managing the data stored on your computer is vitally important. After you’ve saved a file, you may need to copy it to another computer, move it to a new location on your hard drive, rename it, or even delete it. You have to know how to perform all these operations—which means learning how to work with Windows’ files, folders, and disks.

Understanding Files ...