Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Windows File and Environment Ruth Watson

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 2 Objectives (1of 2) Demonstrate how to create a directory structure using Windows Demonstrate how to navigate directory structures using Windows Explain the role of special folders Explain why files are different sizes Explain what a file attribute is Explain why a disk is formatted

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 3 Objectives (2 of 2) Copy and move files Explain what a file version is Explain the difference between Save and Save As Demonstrate how to search for files and folders Explain file types and file associations

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 4 Introduction File structure must be planned and organized Create folders to organize your files Use special folders to organize your files File size, type, and attributes are important for organization

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 5 Important Terms to Understand Bit Bmp Byte Directory Gif Gigabyte Hierarchical Jpg Kilobyte Megabyte

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 6 Organization Files System examples:  FAT  FAT32  NTFS File systems keep track of where your files are stored Folders allow us to organize our files

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 7 My Documents Stores data files Helps keep you organized Gives quick access to your files My Desktop Icon on Desktop Could be a problem if computer is shared

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 8 Desktop Path to folder All items on desktop Desktop Folder

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 9 Recycle Bin Holds most deleted files Can be configured Second Chance

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 10 Briefcase Originally designed to transfer files from PC to laptop computer and vice versa

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 11 My Network Places Access to Shares Creates shortcuts Keeps track of computers

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 12 Send To Copy to new locations Sent To Right Click File/Folder

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 13 Start Menu All Programs Right click Customize Start menu

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 14 Quick Launch Delete Icons Reorder Icons Right Click to Customize

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 15 Directory Structure Root is the topmost directory My Documents and Program Files created automatically by Windows Fall02 and Spring03 (including subfolders) created by user MSOffice and Internet Explorer created when programs were installed

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 16 Using My Computer Shortcut to My Computer View can be Customized Point and Click

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 17 Saving Files in My Documents Choose File Type Name File Choose Location

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 18 Files File Type File Size File/Folder name

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 19 File Size Word File size File size column Notepad file size

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 20 File Attributes Show/Hide extensions Show hidden files Read, Hide, Archive

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 21 Removable Disks Floppy Zip CD Tape DVD

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 22 Creating and Maintaining Files & Folders Organization is the key Make Backups Move or Copy when necessary

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 23 Copying and Moving Make Sure! Pay Attention! About to Replace!

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 24 Version Control Save As will allow a duplicate file as a different version For example:  Test.txt  Test.doc Same contents, different versions

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 25 Searching for Files and Folders Search Command Click here File/Folder to search for

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 26 Files Types and Associations Word File Text File Graphics File

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 27 File Types and Associations Examples Microsoft Publisher.pub Microsoft Word.doc,.dot Microsoft Excel.xls Microsoft Access.mdb Microsoft PowerPoint.ppt Web Page.htm,.html,.asp,.aspx Adobe Acrobat.pdf Sound File.au,.wav,.snd,.mid Movie File.mpg,.avi Graphics.gif,.png,.jpg,.tif,.psp

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 28 File Types and Associations Continued Files has no program associatedMust choose program to open file

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 29 Summary Organizing files is key to navigation Develop a plan for your directory structure Think of your file structure as a very organized file cabinet Create backup copies of important work Determine if there is a need for different versions Pay attention to file associations

Operating Systems Concepts 1/e Ruth Watson Chapter 2 30 Questions?