Managing Files Through My Computer

 

  1. Double-click on the My Computer Icon.

 

  1. Find your home directory and double-click it.  Your home directory will start with your network username and is indicated as the H: drive.

 

 

  1. Once in your home directory you can move, copy, delete files, and create folders.

 

 

  1. Use the Cut, Copy, and Paste buttons to move and copy your files the commands can also be found in the edit menu.  You can also right-click a file and drag it to a folder.  It will then ask if you want to Move Here, Copy Here, Create Shortcut(s) Here, or Cancel.

 

 

  1. To delete a file, simply select the file and click the delete button.  The button is depicted as an X.  You can also right click a file and select delete.

 

 

  1. You can select multiple files to move, copy, or delete by:
    1. Left-clicking the mouse and dragging over the files you wish to select.
    2. Holding the Shift key down and clicking a range of files.
    3. Holding the Ctrl key down and selecting specific files.

 

  1. To create a new folder right-click in the window and select New => Folder, or go to File => New => Folder.

 

 

 

  1. You can change the view of your files by clicking the Views button and selecting a view from the menu.  You can either view Large Icons, Small Icons, List, or Details.

 

 

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