Windows file and folder

Explorer

Lecture - 1
Bharat Yadav
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Windows Operating
System
 Windows 10 is the most recent
version of the operating system
from Microsoft. Officially it was
released in 2015.
 The most notable change in
Windows 10 is that Microsoft
replaced the Start screen tiles
from Windows 8, and brought
back the Start Menu.
 Bill Gates and Satya Nadella
 Windows Version History
Microsoft Windows Operating Systems for PCs Microsoft Operating Systems for
Servers and Mobile Devices
 MS-DOS - Microsoft Disk Operating System (1981)
 Windows 1.0 – 2.0 (1985-1992)  Windows Server (March 2003)
 Windows 3.0 – 3.1 (1990–1994)  Windows Home Server (January
 Windows 95 (August 1995) 2007)
 Windows NT 31. - 4.0 (1993-1996)  Windows CE (November 2006)
 Windows 98 (June 1998)  Windows Mobile (April 2000)
 Windows 2000 (February 2000)  Windows Phone (November 2010)
 Windows ME - Millennium Edition (September 2000)
 Windows XP (October 2001)
 Windows Vista (November 2006)
 Windows 7 (October, 2009)
 Windows 8
 Windows 10
Navigating
Windows
 The desktop
 Once your computer has finished
starting up, the first thing you'll
see is the desktop.
 You can say the desktop as the
main workspace for your
computer.
 From here, you can view and
manage your files, open
applications, access the Internet,
and much more.
This PC / My Computer
 File Explorer
 You can view and organize files and
folders using a built-in application
known as File
Explorer (called Windows Explorer in
Windows 7 and earlier versions).
 To open File Explorer, click the File
Explorer icon on the taskbar, or
double-click any folder on your
desktop.
 A new File Explorer window will
appear.
 From File Explorer, double-click a
folder to open it. You can then see all
of the files stored in that folder.
File Explorer
 Notice that you can also see the location of a folder in the address bar near
the top of the window.
 File Explorer
The initial File Explorer window is comprised of
the following sections −
1. The File Explorer ribbon, which resembles
the ribbon featured in Microsoft Office. The
ribbon contains buttons for common tasks to
perform with your files and folders.
2. The Navigation Pane gives you access to your
libraries of documents and pictures, as well
as your storage devices. It also features
frequently used folders and network devices.
3. The Frequent folders section on the right
features the folders you’ve worked with
recently to allow for quick access to them.
4. The Recent files section in the lower part of
the window features files and documents that
you’ve opened recently.
File Tab

 Opening an additional File

Explorer window.
 Opening command windows for
advanced users.
 Changing or configuring options
about how File Explorer behaves.
The File Explorer Ribbon – Home Ribbon

The Ribbon features four tabs, each with different commands. Among the tasks you
can perform from the Home tab are −
 Copying and pasting files and folders from one place to another.
 Moving files and folders to another location.
 Copying files and folders to another location.
 Deleting a file or folder permanently or sending it to the Recycle Bin.
 Renaming a file or folder.
 Creating a new folder or other new items.
 Verifying or modifying the Properties of a document or folder.
 Opening a file or folder.
 Different options to select one or various files and folders.
Share Ribbon

The Share ribbon gives you different options to share your files and folders. For
example −
 E-mailing or messaging a file.
 Compressing (“Zip”) a folder to take less space.
 Printing or faxing documents.
 Sharing with other users or networks.
View Ribbon

The View ribbon allows you to change the way Windows displays your files and
folders. Some of the changes you can make here are −
 Adding additional panes to show a preview or details of your files.
 Changing the layout of the files and folders from icons to list, and others.
 Sorting and arranging the contents of your folder.
 Hiding selected folders or files.
Working with files
What is a file?
 There are many different types of files you can use. For example, Microsoft
Word documents, digital photos, digital music, and digital videos are all types
of files.
 When you use different applications, you'll often be viewing, creating,
or editing files. Usually they have defined extension
 Files are usually represented by an icon. In the image below, you can see a
few different types of files below the Recycle Bin on the desktop.
What is a folder?
 Windows uses folders to help you organize files. You can put
files inside a folder, just like you would put documents inside a real folder. In
the image below, you can see some folders on the desktop.
Open a file
 Find the file on your computer
and double-click it. This will open
the file in its default application.
 Open the application, then use the application
to open the file. Once the application is open,
you can go to the File menu at the top of the
window and select Open.
Moving a file

 Method 1 : Click and drag the file

to the desired location.
 Method 2 : Click the file, Press
Ctrl+x, then click the folder where
you want to move file and then
press Ctrl+v.
To create a new folder
 Within File Explorer, locate and select the New folder button.
 You can also right-click where you want the folder to appear, then select New
> Folder.
To rename a file or folder

 You can change the name of any file or folder. A unique name will make it easier to
remember what type of information is saved in the file or folder.
 Method 1 : Click the file or folder, wait about one second, and click again. An
editable text field will appear. Rename it
 Method 2 : Click the file or folder and press F2 (Function Key). An editable text
field will appear. Rename it
 Method 3 : You can also right-click the folder and select Rename from the menu
that appears.
 To delete a file or
folder
 If you no longer need to use a file,
you can delete it. When you delete a
file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin.
If you change your mind, you can
move the file from the Recycle Bin
back to its original location. If you're
sure you want to permanently delete
the file, you will need to empty the
Recycle Bin.
 Method 1 : Click and drag the file to
the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.
 Method 2 : You can also click the file
to select it and press the Delete key
on your keyboard.
Selecting multiple
files

Selecting more than one file

If you're viewing your files as icons,
you can click and drag the mouse
to draw a box around the files you
want to select. When you're done,
release the mouse; the files will be
selected. You can now move, copy,
or delete all of these files at the
same time.
Selecting Specific
Files
 To select specific files from a
folder, press and hold
the Control key on your
keyboard, then click the files you
want to select.
Group Select

 To select a group of files from a

folder, click the first file, press
and hold the Shift key on your
keyboard, then click the last file.
All of the files between the first
and last ones will be selected.