File Management for Vista

Completion of these courses:
1. Introduction to Computers and
2. either Computing Skills or Word Processing.
The principles and general operation of File Management are similar for all Windows computers. However the details vary between Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.

The diagrams and details in this course are taken from Windows Vista and your coach will explain the variations that you can expect to see.
In order to be able to complete the exercises you will need to bring a USB Flash Drive (also called Memory Stick, Pen Drive, Jump Drive or Thumb Drive).

the manual File, Folder and Disk Management for Windows Vista
a set of practice files for use when working on the activities described in the manual.

File management programs on your computer
Viewing modes in Windows Explorer
The tree diagram of folders and their files – how to expand and contract the Folder Tree
Choosing the order in which files will be listed on screen

Creating new folders and moving files into them
Moving and copying files and folders, using several different methods
Deleting files
Renaming files
File size and disk space
Viewing file properties
Finding files on the hard disk, CD, or USB Flash Drive using the Explorer Search function
Managing folders and sub-folders