Chapter 5. Working with Files and Folders

Working with Files and Folders

Chapter 5 at a Glance

In this chapter you will learn to:

  • Find your way around your computer.

  • Look at different views of your files and folders.

  • Create, edit, delete, move, and rename files and folders.

  • Find files and folders.

Your computer stores information in the form of files. There are many different types of files. Some are used to run programs, some are created by programs, and some are created by you. The files used or created by programs include executable files and dynamic-link libraries (DLLs). These files are sometimes hidden to prevent accidental deletion of important data. The files you create ...

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