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3-4 A Quick Overview of Microsoft Windows
Restoring Files
When you delete a file from your hard drive, it moves to the Recycle Bin. It is not
removed from the system until you empty the Recycle Bin.
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NOTE:
Files deleted from a diskette or from a network drive are erased permanently.
They are not sent to the Recycle Bin.
If you delete a file in error and need to retrieve it from the Recycle Bin, perform the
following steps:
1. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon located on the Windows desktop.
The Recycle Bin window opens and lists all deleted files, their previous
locations, and the date you deleted them.
2. Click the file you want to restore.
3. Click the File menu, and then click Restore.
The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is restored to its original location.
Emptying the
Recycle Bin
Deleted files sent to the Recycle Bin still use space on the computer’s hard-disk
drive. To free up disk space, periodically empty the Recycle Bin by performing the
following steps:
1. Double-click the Recycle Bin icon located on the Windows desktop.
The Recycle Bin window opens and lists all deleted files, their previous
locations, and the date you deleted them.
2. Click the File menu, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.
3. When a confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to delete the file(s).
All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from the system.
Creating Folders
Microsoft Windows allows you to create folders to organize your files. For example,
you can create a folder and name it Budget2000. In this folder you could store all of
your files related to expenses, profits, taxes, and so forth.
To create a folder, complete the following steps:
1. Double-click My Computer on the Windows desktop.
2. Double-click the drive where you want to place the new folder.
3. Click File, then point to New.
4. Choose Folder.
5. Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.