Windows XP File Management

Objective

Learn to organize and manage your files by creating folders, copying and moving files, and deleting files and folders. Also, learn to use offline folders to work with network-based files while not connected to the network, and learn to save drive space by using compressed (zipped) folders.

Prerequisite Skills

Comfortable with the basics of the Windows XP operating system.

(Suggested course: Windows XP Getting Started)

Course Description

Do you know how to organize and manage the files on your Windows XP computer? Do you want to work with network-based files while not connected to the network? Can you navigate the drives and folders on your computer using either My Computer or Windows Explorer? Do you know how to search for files on your computer or network?

Attend this course if you want to:

Understand file management concepts.
Navigate drives and folders and select files using Windows Explorer or My Computer.
Use links to access common tasks and locations.
Display or hide the Folders list.
Use the tools on the Standard Buttons toolbar.
Understand the available file and folder views.
Create folders in which to store your files.
Copy or move files from one location to another.
Rename files and folders.
Delete files, restore deleted files, and empty the Recycle Bin.
Search for files and folders on your computer or network.
Connect or disconnect network drives.
Use offline folders to work with network-based files while not logged on to your network.
Save drive space by creating compressed (zipped) folders.
Use the Windows Backup program to back up your files and settings.
Use system tools to maintain your computer's performance.

Class Length

90 minutes

Delivery Options

Virtual classroom - dedicated (up to ten people from the same organization)
($480 per class; contact us for more details)
Virtual classroom - one on one
(Register for a 45-minute 1-on-1 Application Support session. Cost is $70 per student per session.)
On-site instructor-led
(Contact us for details)