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Working With Files
Getting Started Guide for Microsoft® Windows Vista™
Backing Up Files
Finding Files
Copying and Pasting Files
Renaming Files
Deleting Files
Retrieving Files From the Recycle Bin
Emptying the Recycle Bin
The following sections describe basic activities for working with files.
Backing Up Files
To prevent or minimize data loss, back up your hard disk at least weekly and back up daily those files that have changed.
CD-RW drives are devices that can back up large amounts of data to CD-R or CD-RW discs. Use these drives and their
associated backup software as backup devices. You may also use other media to back up data, such as a DVD or other
storage media.
Finding Files
To locate a file, do the following:
1. Click the Start button and click Search.
2. Do one of the following:
Type files in the search box located in the upper-right corner. This action displays all files and folders on the
computer. Browse to locate the file you need.
Type the name of the file you are looking for. This action displays the specified file.
Expand the Advanced Search option which is located below the search box. The Advanced Search enables
you to specify additional information to locate a file.
Copying and Pasting Files
To copy and paste a file, do the following:
1. Find the file you wish to copy.
2. Right-click the file and select Copy.
3. Navigate to the location where you want to paste the file.
4. Right-click the location and select Paste.
Renaming Files
To rename a file, do the following:
1. Find the file you wish to rename.
2. Right-click the file and select Rename. This action converts the file name to a text box where you can edit or
change the file name.
3. Type the new name and click the mouse cursor outside of the text box when you are finished.