Course Objectives

This half day course aims to give users a theoretical and practical knowledge of file management. In addition to managing files locally, this will also include how to manage files across a network, downloaded files from the internet and email attachments. Techniques for file compression (zipping) will also be covered.

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at existing users of Microsoft Windows and its applications. Some understanding of using a personal computer and working in the Windows environment will be expected. This course is for those who want to enhance their knowledge of file management and learn some Windows tips and tricks. The topics covered on our Microsoft Windows Introductory course are an adequate prerequisite for this course.

Course Contents

Utilising My Computer & Windows Explorer for file management.

• Exploring a drive
• Changing views
• Formatting Disks
• Creating, moving, copying, renaming and deleting folders
• Viewing, moving, copying, renaming and deleting files

The Recycle Bin.

• Emptying
• Restoring deleted files from

Creating and deleting Desktop Shortcuts.

Using the Find command to locate files and folders.

• By name
• By type
• By date

Customising the Start Menu.

Archives.

• Zipping
• Unzipping
• Creating self-extracting zip files

Managing downloaded files and e-mail attachments.

Windows tips and tricks.