Chapter 4 File Management and Windows Explorer MIS 1A 11 September 2000.

Chapter 4File Management and

Windows ExplorerMIS 1A

11 September 2000

Errata Part 2

• Page 53 Activity 1 – The location of WordPad program is “C:\Program Files\Accessories”

• Activities on Page 72 – Assume that you have and Exercises Disk that you don’t have. I will give you new ones.

Objectives

• Files and Folders

• Windows Explorer

• Creating Folders

• Copying Files and Folders

• Moving Files and Folders

• Deleting Files and Folders

• Renaming Files and Folders

Files Versus Folders

• Files = Individual items that are either applications or created by applications. Typically have a file extension.

• Folders = Storage areas that can hold files or other folders. Typically, do not have a file extension.

Typical File Extensions Include:

Extension Description

DOC Microsoft Word file

XLS Microsoft Excel file

PPT Microsoft PowerPoint file

EXE Executable file

JPG, GIF, BMP Graphic files

Windows Explorer

• Used to access and manage files and folders (file management)

• Management of files and folders includes copy, move, delete, rename and modifying file attributes

Windows Explorer - Starting

• Can be accessed via the Start Menu -> Programs -> Windows Explorer

• Or Right-Click with mouse on Start Button and select (Left-Click mouse) “explore”

Windows Explorer Option

Explore Option

The Windows Explorer Window

Folder TreeFile and Folder Access

Expanding the File Tree

+ Indicates SubfoldersLeft-Click to Expand

Creating Folders

Select location for new folder in the left windowFrom top menu select “File -> New -> FolderType in Name of Folder

Copying Files and Folders

Select File (or Folder) to be copiedFrom Right Side Window (homes.xls)From Menu Select “Edit -> Copy”File (or Folder) is now saved in Clipboard

Copying Files and Folders (Cont.)

Select Location for Copy usingLeft Hand Side of ExplorerFrom Menu Select “Edit -> Paste”Copied File (or Folder) Appears in Right Hand Side Window (homes.xls)

Moving Files and Folders

Left-Click file or folder (homes.xls)In Right Hand Window and Drag toDesired Location in Left Hand Window

Book Discussed “Cut and Paste” methodAs Opposed to “Drag and Drop” methodNOTE: Can’t drag and drop executables

Deleting Files and Folders

Select File or Folder to be DeletedHit Delete on KeyboardOr Right-Click Mouse and Select Delete

Renaming Files and Folders

Select File or Folder inRight Hand WindowRight-Click and SelectRenameType in New Name

Changing File and Folder Properties

Select File or Folder inRight Hand Side WindowRight-Click and SelectProperties

File and Folder Properties

Modify Properties of File or Folder

For Next Time

• Meet in Tahoe 1009

• Bring a Labeled Diskette (Name and Social Security Number on Outside)

• Ignore Chapter 4 Activities – Do These Instead

Chapter 4 Activities

1. Create a File called “MIS1a.txt” Using WordPad on your diskette.

2. Copy the screen and paste into “Paint”. Save this file on your diskette as “screen.bmp”.

3. Create a folder called “MIS” on your diskette4. Move “MIS1a.txt” and “screen.bmp” to the MIS

Folder5. Create a folder within the “MIS” folder called

“Pictures”

Chapter 4 Activities (Cont.)

6. Copy “screen.bmp” to the “Pictures” folder

7. Rename the “screen.bmp” file in the “Pictures” folder to “picture1.bmp”

8. Change the properties of the “Pictures” folder to “Read-Only”