Gateway M505 Laptop User Manual


 
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Working with files and folders
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To delete files or folders:
1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that you
want to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders,
see “Shortcuts” on page 65.
If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see “Searching for files” on
page 58.
2 Click File, then click Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to the
Recycle Bin.
To recover files or folders from the Recycle Bin:
1 Double-click the Recycle Bin icon. The Recycle Bin window opens and lists
the files and folders you have thrown away since you last emptied it.
2 Click the files or folders that you want to restore. For instructions on how
to select multiple files and folders, see “Shortcuts” on page 65.
3 Click File, then click Restore. Windows returns the deleted files or folders
to their original locations.
Help and
Support
For more information about deleting files and folders in
Windows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.
Type the keyword deleting files and folders in the
Search box , then click the arrow.