Files and Folders
Learn how to move, copy, organize, sort, search, and protect the files on your Windows computer, plus how to store, edit, and organize all your digital media.
Add tags to file in Windows Vista
Windows Vista allows you to easily tag files for improved organization and search. Follow these instructions to add tags to file using Windows Vista.
Windows Vista allows you to easily tag files for improved organization and search. Follow these instructions to add tags to file using Windows Vista.
Using tags to organize and find files
When you tag a file, you associate a custom word with that file's properties, making it easier for you to find the file again. Tags work with folders, file names, and other file properties (like the Date Modified and Author) to help you organize your files so you can always find the one you want.
When you tag a file, you associate a custom word with that file's properties, making it easier for you to find the file again. Tags work with folders, file names, and other file properties (like the Date Modified and Author) to help you organize your files so you can always find the one you want.
Rename files in any Explorer windows
You can rename files in any Explorer window, including open dialog boxes. I often rename files as I attach them to emails, making it easier for the recipient to identify the file. Learn how to rename files.
You can rename files in any Explorer window, including open dialog boxes. I often rename files as I attach them to emails, making it easier for the recipient to identify the file. Learn how to rename files.
Create a folder to save it where you want it
You can create a folder on the fly to save a file where you want it.
You can create a folder on the fly to save a file where you want it.
How to Compress Files
Follow these instructions to compress files using Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Follow these instructions to compress files using Windows Vista or Windows XP.
Using the Send To Menu
When you right-click an item in a Windows Explorer window, the Send To menu appears in the pop-up menu. Using the Send To menu, you can quickly send the file or folder to many destinations.
When you right-click an item in a Windows Explorer window, the Send To menu appears in the pop-up menu. Using the Send To menu, you can quickly send the file or folder to many destinations.
Video - Zip File 101 - How to Open and Create Zip Files
Create Zip Files out of your larger files so you can send them via e-mail and upload to databases in a convenient, compressed format.
Create Zip Files out of your larger files so you can send them via e-mail and upload to databases in a convenient, compressed format.
Rename Files
Learn how to rename files in Windows XP.
Learn how to rename files in Windows XP.
Find a file quickly - Windows Vista tutorial
Whether you're trying to open a file in Word or attach a file to an email, you're often presented with the challenge of finding the right file with in the Open dialog box. Often-overlooked tools make it easier to find the right file quickly.
Whether you're trying to open a file in Word or attach a file to an email, you're often presented with the challenge of finding the right file with in the Open dialog box. Often-overlooked tools make it easier to find the right file quickly.
Moving Files
Windows allows you to organize your files into folders. Keeping your files organized in folders helps you find files easily. Follow these steps to move a file from one folder to another.
Windows allows you to organize your files into folders. Keeping your files organized in folders helps you find files easily. Follow these steps to move a file from one folder to another.
Copying Files
Windows allows you to organize your files into folders. Keeping your files organized in folders helps you find files easily. Follow these steps to copy a file from one folder to another.
Windows allows you to organize your files into folders. Keeping your files organized in folders helps you find files easily. Follow these steps to copy a file from one folder to another.
Video - How to Edit File Associations in Windows XP
Did you know you can control which software opens which file extensions on your computer in Windows XP? Learn how to edit file asssociations and default to your favorite programs.
Did you know you can control which software opens which file extensions on your computer in Windows XP? Learn how to edit file asssociations and default to your favorite programs.
Using WinZip for Windows to Compress Files
The About Guide to Family Internet provides this article teaching you how to download and use WinZip to compress files, reducing their size.
The About Guide to Family Internet provides this article teaching you how to download and use WinZip to compress files, reducing their size.