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File & Folder Management Guide

Module 1 covers essential computer file and folder management skills, including starting and shutting down the computer, customizing settings, and creating files and folders. It also details operations like copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files, as well as setting attributes and compressing files. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of backups and best practices for file organization and security.

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File & Folder Management Guide

Module 1 covers essential computer file and folder management skills, including starting and shutting down the computer, customizing settings, and creating files and folders. It also details operations like copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files, as well as setting attributes and compressing files. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of backups and best practices for file organization and security.

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Module 1: Maintain Files & Folders

1. Starting and Shutting Down the Computer

 Start: Press the power button to turn on the computer.

 Shutdown: Go to Start Menu -> Shut Down.

 Restart: Go to Start Menu -> Restart.

2. Customizing Computer and Desktop Settings

 Change Desktop Background: Right-click -> Personalize -> Select Background.

 Adjust Screen Resolution: Go to Display Settings -> Change Resolution.

3. Creating Files and Folders

 Create a New Folder: Right-click -> New -> Folder.

 Create a New File: Open an application (e.g., Word) -> Save As -> Name the file.

4. File and Folder Operations

 Copy: Select the file -> Right-click -> Copy -> Paste in the desired location.

 Move: Select the file -> Right-click -> Cut -> Paste.

 Rename: Right-click on the file -> Rename -> Enter a new name.

 Delete: Select the file -> Press the Delete key.

5. Setting File and Folder Attributes

 Read-Only: Right-click on the file -> Properties -> Enable "Read-Only".

 Hidden: Right-click on the file -> Properties -> Enable "Hidden".

6. Compressing and Extracting Files

 Compress: Right-click on the file/folder -> Send to -> Compressed (Zipped) Folder.

 Extract: Right-click on the compressed file -> Extract Here/Extract to Folder.

7. Backup and Restore Basics

 Backup: Save important files to an external hard drive or cloud storage (e.g., Google
Drive).

 Restore: Retrieve files from backup storage when needed.


8. Best Practices and Recommendations

 Always maintain multiple backups of critical files.

 Use encryption or password protection for sensitive files.

 Organize files into specific folders for easier access.

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