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9. File and folder management in Windows.

File and folder management in Windows involves tasks like creating, copying, moving, renaming, deleting, and organizing files and folders. Here's how you can perform these tasks using Windows Explorer (File Explorer):

1. Creating a New Folder:

Open File Explorer (Win + E).

Navigate to the location where you want to create a new folder.

Right-click in the location, select "New," and then choose "Folder."

Give the folder a name and press Enter.

2. Copying Files/Folders:

Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy.

Right-click on the selected item(s), choose "Copy" or press Ctrl + C.

Navigate to the destination where you want to copy the items.

Right-click in the destination, choose "Paste" or press Ctrl + V.

3. Moving Files/Folders:

Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to move.

Right-click on the selected item(s), choose "Cut" or press Ctrl + X.

Navigate to the destination where you want to move the items.

Right-click in the destination, choose "Paste" or press Ctrl + V.

4. Renaming Files/Folders:

Select the file or folder you want to rename.

Right-click on the selected item, choose "Rename."

Type the new name and press Enter.

5. Deleting Files/Folders:

Select the file(s) or folder(s) you want to delete.

Press the Delete key or right-click and choose "Delete."

Confirm the deletion in the prompt.

6. Organizing Files/Folders:

Use the drag-and-drop method to move files/folders to different locations.

Use the "Sort by" and "Group by" options in File Explorer to organize items based on different criteria.

Create subfolders within folders to organize files into categories.

7. Searching for Files/Folders:

Use the search box in the top-right corner of File Explorer to search for specific files or folders based on their names or contents.

8. Changing File/Folder Attributes:

Right-click on a file or folder and select "Properties" to access attributes like read-only, hidden, and archive status.