Navigate Windows and Folders

MS Paint

1. Click the Windows Start button ->Type “Paint” in the search bar -> Press Enter (the MS Paint app will open)
2. Click the Start button -> Select Paint (MS Paint app will open)

Sizing, Moving, and Arranging Windows

1. Move your cursor to the title bar -> Double Click -> Move Where you want
2. Click on the Restore button on the top right corner
3. Mover your cursor at the borders of your windows and then the shape of the mouse changes so drag it according to your requirements.

Understanding Files, Folders, and Libraries

What is a File in a Computer?

A file is an object on a computer that stores data, information, settings, or commands used with a computer program. A computer has three types of files:

1. Application Files
2. Data Files
3. System Files

What is a folder/directory in the computer?

A folder is a storage space or container, where many files can be placed to organize the computer. A folder can also contain other folders. So you can create files and folders easily.

What is the library?

In computer science, a library refers to a collection of precompiled, reusable files, functions, scripts, routines, and other resources that can be referenced by computer programmers, often for software development. Moreover, you can get a clear idea by keeping in view the library option of the mobile.

Hiding and Displaying Files and Folders

Select the Start button -> select Control Panel-> Appearance and Personalization-> Select Folder Options-> select View tab-> Under Advanced settings -> select Show hidden files, folders, and drives-> select OK

Windows System Folders

Most system files of a Windows operating system are stored in the folder C:\Windows, especially in such subfolders as /System32 and /SysWOW64. Moreover, You will also find system files in a user’s folder (for example, AppData) and application folders (for example, Program Data or Program Files)

Navigating to a Shared Folder

There are a couple of ways to connect to a folder that has been shared over the network. The fastest way is by typing the Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path in the Start, Run dialog box. The UNC defines the path to a shared folder using the format \\server\sharename.

Another way

Click on network -> Select your shared resource

Windows Search

To get search results from your PC -> Click the search icon and type what you’re looking for in the search box.