2. What is File???
FILE is a collection of data or
information that has a name,
called the filename. Almost all
information stored in a computer
must be in a file.
3. FILE TYPE
A file type is a name given to a
specific kind of file.
There are many different types of files:
data files, text files , program files,
directory files, and so on. Different types
of files store different types of information.
For example, program files store
programs, whereas text files store text.
4. For example, a Microsoft Word document
and an Adobe Photoshop document are
two different file types. While these file
types are associated with individual
applications, other file types, such as rich
text RTF files and MP3 audio files are
standard file types that can be opened by
multiple programs.
5. The terms "file type" and "file format" are
often used interchangeably. However, a file
format technically describes the structure and
content of a file.
A few of the more common file formats are:
Word documents (.doc)
Web text pages (.htm or .html)
Web page images (.gif and .jpg)
Adobe Postcript files (.ps)
Adobe Acrobat files (.pdf)
Executable programs (.exe)
Multimedia files (.mp3 and others)
6. Each file type has one or more corresponding file
extensions. For example, JPEG image files may be
saved with a .JPG or .JPEG extension, while Adobe
Photoshop image files are saved with
a .PSDextension. The file extension appended to the
end of each filename provides a simple way of
identifying the file type of each file. File extensions are
also used by the operating system to associate file types
with specific programs. The relationships between file
types and programs are called file associations and
define what program opens each file type by default.
7. RUN
1. Run is a feature first
introduced in Microsoft
Windows 95 and included
in all later versions of
Windows. The Run box
enables the user to open
a program by name if
found in the Windows
directory or start any file
by typing in the full path.
The picture below shows
an example of what the
Run box looks like in
Microsoft Windows XP.
Tip: Press the Windows key + R at any time to
open the Run box in any version of Windows.
Tip: Enter an environment variable in the Run
box to open a specific Windows folder.
8. Opening Run
Windows 8 users
Windows 8 introduced the Windows Start Screen and still supports the ability to
run a program. To run a program just start typing while at the Start Screen.
You can also press the Windows key + R to open the Run box.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users
Windows Vista introduced the Windows Search Box, which enabled users to
search for files and run programs all at the same time. With the introduction
of this feature, the Run box is no longer found in the Start Menu. However, if
you still want to use the Run box in Vista or Windows 7 you can type Run in
the Search box and press Enter or use the Windows key + R.
Windows 95, 98, ME, and XP users
All early versions of Windows can find the run box in the Windows Start Menu.
Also, pressing the Windows key + R also opens the run box at any time.
9. How to run a program in the
Windows folder
Any executable file that is located in the
C:Windows directory can be run by name.
For example, the executable for Microsoft
Calculator is calc.exe. If you wanted to
open the calculator from the Run box, type
calc and press Enter.
10. How to run a file using the full file path
Any executable can also be run by typing the full
file executable path. For example, we could also
run the Microsoft Calculator by typing in the full
path to the executable. For example, typing
c:windowscalc.exe and pressing Enter would
also open the Calculator. Windows also looks at
the Windows directory by default, so typing in
calc.exe would open the Calculator since its in
the Windows directory.
11. Open Control Panel icon from Run
Any of the associated Control Panel icons can also
be run from the Run line. For example, in the
Run line typing appwiz.cpl and pressing enter
opens the Add/Remove Programs feature found
through the Control Panel.
12. FOLDER OPTION
The Folder Options dialog is used to change the
appearance and presentation of the files
currently displayed in the file display.
13. Change folder options
You can change the way files and folders function
and how items are displayed on your computer
by using Folder Options in Control Panel.
Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button
Picture of the Start button, clicking Control
Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization,
and then clicking Folder Options.
14. To change general file and folder
settings
TO DO THIS
Open each folder in its own folder
window. Use this setting to keep all open
folders that you're working with on the
screen at the same time.
Click Open each folder in its own window,
and then click OK. (To make each newly
opened folder replace the previous one,
click Open each folder in the same
window.)
Open files and folders with a single click
(just like links on a webpage).
Click Single-click to open an item (point to
select), and then click OK. (To switch back
to the standard double-click, click Double-
click to open an item (single-click to
select).)
Find these settings on the General tab in Folder Options.
