There are certain folders that exist in the main hard drive of every Windows 10 computer. Some of these folders contain system files and some are reserved for the user's personal files. This video introduces the important folders so you know which ones you should be working in.
- [Instructor] In this movie we will look…at how the specific files and folders…are organized on your storage drive.…Before you make your own folders and your own organization,…it's very important to understand…the folder structure that already exists in Windows,…and as much as possible,…work within that established organization.…So, I want to open up File Explorer.…I'll just use the shortcut I have pinned to the taskbar.…And I want to start at the place known as the root,…so I want to click on this PC on the sidebar on the left.…And I wanna open up my C drive.…
This is my primary storage drive.…So these are the contents of my hard drive.…And the organization starts with a bunch of folders.…And here's the easy part,…you don't have to worry about most of these folders.…Most users will never need to touch most of these folders.…In fact, you can ignore everything here,…except for these three folders:…Program Files, Program Files x86, and the Users folder.…So let's start with Program Files and Program Files x86.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
10/24/2018Released
10/3/2018- Interacting with windows and menus
- Multitasking to switch between multiple applications
- Using Cortana, the digital assistant
- Working with email, contacts, and calendars
- Switching to tablet mode
- Managing files and folders with the File Explorer
- Using and installing apps
- Managing display and account settings
- Sharing data between devices
- Backing up Windows 10
- Protecting your computer from viruses
- Troubleshooting Windows 10
Skill Level Beginner
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Q: This course was updated on 10/24/2018. What changed?
A: The following topics were updated: signing in, shutting down, sleeping, and restarting your computer; using shortcuts to files and folders; and linking a phone to Windows.
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Introduction
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Using the exercise files3m 7s
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1. Getting Started
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Adjust system settings4m 58s
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Use keyboard shortcuts3m 8s
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Connecting to the internet4m 58s
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Update Windows 102m 51s
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2. Launch and Use Applications
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Quit applications4m 31s
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Switch to tablet mode2m 58s
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3. File Explorer: The Windows Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders3m 23s
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Create and rename folders1m 55s
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Move and copy files5m 44s
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Delete files2m 51s
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Zip and unzip archive files2m 42s
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4. Using the Desktop
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5. Browsing the Web with Edge
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Browse the web with Edge5m 13s
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Bookmark important websites4m 10s
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Download files5m 3s
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View and clear history2m 52s
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6. Working with Mail, People, and Calendars
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Work with the Mail app4m 58s
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Use the Calendar app6m 24s
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7. Use Other Bundled Apps
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Browse and edit photos7m 29s
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8. Install and Manage Applications
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Uninstall applications3m 28s
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Set up a printer4m 27s
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9. Manage Notifications
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10. Account Settings
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Sign-in security options4m 58s
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11. Cortana and Search
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Use Windows Search2m 32s
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12. Share Data Between Devices
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Link a phone to Windows5m 26s
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13. Back Up and Restore
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Some tips on manual backups2m 23s
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14. Troubleshooting
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Conclusion
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Next Steps45s
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