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Chapter 2
Windows File and Environment
Ruth Watson
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Objectives (1of 2)
Demonstrate how to create a directory
structure using Windows
Demonstrate how to navigate directory
structures using Windows
Explain the role of special folders
Explain why files are different sizes
Explain what a file attribute is
Explain why a disk is formatted
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Objectives (2 of 2)
Copy and move files Explain what a file version is Explain the difference between Save and
Save As Demonstrate how to search for files and
folders Explain file types and file associations
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Introduction
File structure must be planned and organized
Create folders to organize your files Use special folders to organize your files File size, type, and attributes are
important for organization
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Important Terms to Understand
Bit
Bmp
Byte
Directory
Gif
Gigabyte
Hierarchical
Jpg
Kilobyte
Megabyte
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Organization
Files System examples: FAT FAT32 NTFS
File systems keep track of where your files are stored
Folders allow us to organize our files
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My Documents
Stores data files Helps keep you
organized Gives quick access to
your files My Desktop Icon on
Desktop Could be a problem if
computer is shared
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Desktop
Path to folder
All items on desktop
DesktopFolder
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Recycle Bin
Holds most deleted files
Can be configured
Second Chance
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Briefcase
Originally designed to
transfer files from PC
to laptop computer
and vice versa
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My Network Places
Access to Shares
Creates shortcuts
Keeps track of computers
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Send To
Copy to new locations
Sent To
Right Click File/Folder
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Start Menu
Start Menu
All Programs Right click
Customize Start menu
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Quick Launch
Delete Icons
Reorder Icons
Right Click to Customize
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Directory Structure Root is the topmost directory My Documents and Program
Files created automatically by Windows
Fall02 and Spring03 (including subfolders) created by user
MSOffice and Internet Explorer created when programs were installed
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Using My Computer
Shortcut to My Computer
View can be Customized
Point and Click
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Saving Files in My Documents
Choose File Type
Name File
Choose Location
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Files
File Type
File Size
File/Folder name
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File Size
Word File size
File size column
Notepad file size
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File Attributes
Show/Hide extensions
Show hidden files
Read, Hide, Archive
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Removable Disks
Floppy
Zip
CD
Tape
DVD
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Creating and Maintaining Files & Folders
Organization is the key
Make Backups
Move or Copy when
necessary
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Copying and Moving
Make Sure!
Pay Attention!
About to Replace!
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Version Control
Save As will allow a
duplicate file as a
different version
For example: Test.txt
Test.doc
Same contents,
different versions
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Searching for Files and Folders
Search Command
Click here
File/Folder to search for
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Files Types and Associations
Word File
Text File
Graphics File
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File Types and Associations ExamplesMicrosoft Publisher .pub
Microsoft Word .doc, .dot
Microsoft Excel .xls
Microsoft Access .mdb
Microsoft PowerPoint .ppt
Web Page .htm, .html, .asp, .aspx
Adobe Acrobat .pdf
Sound File .au, .wav, .snd, .mid
Movie File .mpg, .avi
Graphics .gif, .png, .jpg, .tif, .psp
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File Types and Associations Continued
Files has no program associated Must choose program to open file
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Summary
Organizing files is key to navigation Develop a plan for your directory structure Think of your file structure as a very
organized file cabinet Create backup copies of important work Determine if there is a need for different
versions Pay attention to file associations
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Questions?