Computer Concept : File ManagementEnd of the class, student should be able to :• Explain the function of windows explorer.• Launching, organize and close windows.• Managing storage device / files.• Knowing Files / File Extension• Managing files :

- Create Folder/Files

- Cut

- Copy

- Rename

- Delete

- Finding Files

Windows ExplorerWindows explorer is an application that is

the “Operating System” of a computer. It allows user interaction between human

and computer. It allows you to manipulate file (create, edit,

delete, rename and etc.)

Starting WindowsPress switch on button and when your

windows started, “Desktop” will appear.

Icon

ShortcutIcon

Click here to start

Taskbar

Wallpaper

Shut down WindowsWhenever you want to shut down a windows,

make sure you click : Start -> ShutdownNever shut down a computer by pressing

“power” button on you PC.

Managing Storage Device / Files Hard Disk : is the storage device where you store your windows and files.

Please make sure your computer have two or more partitioned hard disk.

Example, you have 3 partition :

- Drive C : Windows (10GB) minimum (windows only)

- Drive D : Store Work Documents or files

- Drive E : Music, Videos and Games

**note: for pendrive, make sure you group the file in folders

Files Type / File ExtentionFile Name File Extention File Type

Setup.exe *.exe Application / Executable

Notis.doc / Notis.docx

*.doc / *.docx Word 03 / Word 07

Data.xls / Data.xlsx *.xls / *.xlsx Excel 03 / Excel 07

Note.ppt / Note.pptx

*.ppt / *.pptx Powerpoint 03 / 07

Fuchsia.mdb / 1D.accdb

*.mdb / *.accdb Access 03 / 07

Pictures.jpg / a.png / a.gif

*.jpg / *.png / *.gif Picture format

Index.html / i.php / i.asp

*.html / *.php / *.asp

Web File

Photoedit.psd *.psd Photoshop file

Project1.a6p *.a6p Authorware6 file

Modul1.fla *.fla Flash file

Wakakawa.mp3 *.mp3 / *.wma / *.wav

Sound file

Naruto.avi *.avi / *.mpg / *.wmv

Video File

Create Folder / Files Easy way to create new folder : Right-

Click -> New Folder (or any files)

Rename Your Folder / FilesThere are 2 ways to rename your folder First : Select File - > Right-click ->Rename Second : Select File -> F2

Cut & Paste Your Folder / File There are 2 ways to cut your folder First : Select File - > Right-click ->Cut Second : Select File -> ctrl + x

There are 2 ways to paste your folder First : Select File - > Right-click ->Paste Second : Select File -> ctrl + v

Copy & Paste Your Folder / FileThere are 2 ways to copy your folder First : Select File - > Right-click ->Copy Second : Select File -> ctrl + c

There are 2 ways to paste your folder First : Select File - > Right-click ->Paste Second : Select File -> ctrl + v

Delete & Properties of Your Folder / FileThere are 2 ways to Delete your folder First : Select File - > Right-click ->Delete Second : Select File -> Delete (press delete on your keyboard)• Shift + Delete = permanently

delete the file

Folder / File Properties• Used to know the file size / type.• To get the properties, you must :

Select file->Right Click->Properties

• Windows will display the file size, type, location and so on for you.

Finding Files

A

B C

A – Choose file that you want to search and press search.B – If you want to search specific file type, search the extention file for example “*.doc”C – All the searched file will be displayed on this section