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Folders
Deleted files and folders are
temporarily stored on the hard
disk. To permanently remove
these files from your hard disk,
you must periodically empty
the Recycle Bin.
To empty the Recycle Bin,
right-click the Recycle Bin
icon, then select Empty
Recycle Bin.
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Creating New Folders
Windows allows you to create folders to organize your files. For
example, you can create a folder and name it Budget2000. In
this folder you could store all files related to expenses, profits,
taxes, and so forth.
To create a folder, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click the Start button and choose Explore from the
Shortcut menu to open Windows Explorer.
2. From Windows Explorer, click to select the drive in which
you want to place the new folder.
3. Right-click in Explorer and choose New from the
Shortcut menu.
4. Choose Folder.
5. Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.
Deleting Files and Folders
To delete a file or folder, complete the following steps:
1. Right-click the file or folder you want to delete, then click
Delete from the pop-up menu. The Confirm File Delete
dialog box is displayed.
2. Click Yes if you want to delete the file or folder. If you do not
want to delete the file or folder, click No or Cancel.
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