Chapter 2 Windows File and Environment Ruth Watson

Chapter 2 Windows File and Environment Ruth Watson Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2

Objectives (1 of 2) n Demonstrate how to create a directory structure using Windows n Demonstrate how to navigate directory structures using Windows n Explain the role of special folders n Explain why files are different sizes n Explain what a file attribute is n Explain why a disk is formatted Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 2

Objectives (2 of 2) n Copy and move files n Explain what a file version is n Explain the difference between Save and Save As n Demonstrate how to search for files and folders n Explain file types and file associations Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 3

Introduction n File structure must be planned and organized n Create folders to organize your files n Use special folders to organize your files n File size, type, and attributes are important for organization Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 4

Important Terms to Understand n Bit n Gigabyte n Bmp n Hierarchical n Byte n Jpg n Directory n Kilobyte n Gif n Megabyte Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 5

Organization n Files System examples: q FAT 32 q NTFS n File systems keep track of where your files are stored n Folders allow us to organize our files Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 6

My Documents Operating Systems Concepts 1/e n Stores data files n Helps keep you organized n Gives quick access to your files n My Desktop Icon on Desktop n Could be a problem if computer is shared Ruth Watson Chapter 2 7

Desktop Folder All items on desktop Path to folder Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 8

Recycle Bin Second Chance Can be configured Holds most deleted files Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 9

Briefcase n Originally designed to transfer files from PC to laptop computer and vice versa Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 10

My Network Places Keeps track of computers Creates shortcuts Access to Shares Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 11

Send To Right Click File/Folder Sent To Copy to new locations Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 12

Start Menu Customize Start menu All Programs Right click Start Menu Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 13

Quick Launch Right Click to Customize Reorder Icons Delete Icons Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 14

Directory Structure Operating Systems Concepts 1/e n Root is the topmost directory n My Documents and Program Files created automatically by Windows n Fall 02 and Spring 03 (including subfolders) created by user n MSOffice and Internet Explorer created when programs were installed Ruth Watson Chapter 2 15

Using My Computer Point and Click View can be Customized Shortcut to My Computer Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 16

Saving Files in My Documents Choose Location Name File Choose File Type Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 17

Files File/Folder name File Size File Type Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 18

File Size File size column Word File size Notepad file size Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 19

File Attributes Read, Hide, Archive Show hidden files Show/Hide extensions Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 20

Removable Disks n Floppy n Zip n CD n Tape n DVD Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 21

Creating and Maintaining Files & Folders n Organization is the key n Make Backups n Move or Copy when necessary Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 22

Copying and Moving About to Replace! Pay Attention! Make Sure! Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 23

Version Control n Save As will allow a duplicate file as a different version n For example: n q Test. txt q Test. doc Same contents, different versions Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 24

Searching for Files and Folders File/Folder to search for Click here Search Command Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 25

Files Types and Associations Text File Word File Graphics File Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 26

File Types and Associations Examples Microsoft Publisher. pub Microsoft Word. doc, . dot Microsoft Excel. xls Microsoft Access. mdb Microsoft Power. Point. ppt Web Page. htm, . html, . aspx Adobe Acrobat. pdf Sound File. au, . wav, . snd, . mid Movie File. mpg, . avi Graphics. gif, . png, . jpg, . tif, . psp Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 27

File Types and Associations Continued Files has no program associated Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Must choose program to open file Ruth Watson Chapter 2 28

Summary n Organizing files is key to navigation n Develop a plan for your directory structure n Think of your file structure as a very organized file cabinet n Create backup copies of important work n Determine if there is a need for different versions n Pay attention to file associations Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 29

Questions? Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 30