operating systems concepts 1/e ruth watson chapter 2 chapter 2 windows file and environment ruth...

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


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


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


Important Terms to Understand

Bit

Bmp

Byte

Directory

Gif

Gigabyte

Hierarchical

Jpg

Kilobyte

Megabyte


Organization

Files System examples: FAT FAT32 NTFS

File systems keep track of where your files are stored

Folders allow us to organize our files


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


Desktop

Path to folder

All items on desktop

DesktopFolder


Recycle Bin

Holds most deleted files

Can be configured

Second Chance


Briefcase

Originally designed to

transfer files from PC

to laptop computer

and vice versa


My Network Places

Access to Shares

Creates shortcuts

Keeps track of computers


Send To

Copy to new locations

Sent To

Right Click File/Folder


Start Menu

Start Menu

All Programs Right click

Customize Start menu


Quick Launch

Delete Icons

Reorder Icons

Right Click to Customize


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


Using My Computer

Shortcut to My Computer

View can be Customized

Point and Click


Saving Files in My Documents

Choose File Type

Name File

Choose Location


Files

File Type

File Size

File/Folder name


File Size

Word File size

File size column

Notepad file size


File Attributes

Show/Hide extensions

Show hidden files

Read, Hide, Archive


Removable Disks

Floppy

Zip

CD

Tape

DVD


Creating and Maintaining Files & Folders

Organization is the key

Make Backups

Move or Copy when

necessary


Copying and Moving

Make Sure!

Pay Attention!

About to Replace!


Version Control

Save As will allow a

duplicate file as a

different version

For example: Test.txt

Test.doc

Same contents,

different versions


Searching for Files and Folders

Search Command

Click here

File/Folder to search for


Files Types and Associations

Word File

Text File

Graphics File


File Types and Associations ExamplesMicrosoft 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


File Types and Associations Continued

Files has no program associated Must choose program to open file


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


Questions?

operating systems concepts 1/e ruth watson chapter 2 chapter 2 windows file and environment ruth...

Documents

e ruth watson chapter

menuoperating systems

fatfat32ntfsfile systems

windows file

foldersexplain file

file attribute isexplain

file version isexplain

program files