Computer Basics - Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer
To open Windows Explorer, click Start/Programs/Accessories/Windows Explorer
A '+' symbol indicates that you can expand that drive or folder.
In Windows XP, 'My Documents' is actually a shortcut to "Documents and Settings\[user name]\My Documents"
In Windows Explorer, click View and make sure 'Status Bar' is checked.

This will enable a status bar at the bottom of the window that provide information about file type, date modified, and size.
Clicking Tools/Folder Options in Windows Explorer allows you to configure how files and folders are viewed and opened.  Click the View tab.  I suggest that you make the following changes.
  • Display filesize information (check)
  • Hide extensions (UNchecked)
Right Clicking - 'When in doubt, Right Click!'

Using the right mouse generally provides you with a list of options that are available for  a given situation.  If you click in 'blank' space and select new, you can choose which kind of new file to create.
If you select 'Arrange Icons', you can choose how you would like to sort folders or files being viewed.  If you click 'View', you can choose different ways to display files and folders (i.e. icons, details, list, etc.)
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