Managing files and folders of ms-windows

File management is organizing and keeping track of files and folders, helping you stay organized, so information is easily located. A folder is a container for storing programs and files, similar to a folder in a file cabinet. Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos. Libraries are special folders that catalog folders and files in a central location. A library includes and displays folders that are stored in different locations on your computer, Home group, or network.

Using the file management tools, you can save files in folders with appropriate names for easy identification, quickly and easily create new folders so you can reorganize information and delete files and folders that you no longer need. You can also search for a file when you cannot remember where you stored it, create shortcuts to files and folders for quick and easy access, and even compress files and folders to save space.

A folder can hold different types of files, such as text, spreadsheets, and presentations. The Documents folder is the main location in Windows 7 where you store your files. However, there are some special folders, such as Pictures and Music, designed with specialized features to store specific types of files.

To manage, customize, and do just about everything else with files and folders in Windows 7.

• Use the Explorer Window
• Change the Explorer Window View
• Open and View the Computer
• Work with Libraries
• Navigate Between Folders
• View the Folders List
• Customize the Navigation Pane
• Organize Files by Headings
• Search for Files and Folders
• Perform an Instant Search
• Add Properties and Tags to Files
• Create and Rename Files and Folders
• Copy and Move Files and Folders
• Delete and Restore Files and Folders
• Create a Shortcut to a File or Folder
• Change Folder Options
• Change File and Folder List Views
• Customize Personal Folders
• Share Folders or Files with Others
• Compress Files and Folders
• Manage Files Using a CD or DVD