Copying and Deleting Files

If you've got files all over your desktop, find them a permanent home in an appropriate folder. As you accumulate files and images, you might find that you require additional folders to restructure the way in which they are organised. Alternatively, you might like to create a hierarchy of folders right from the start, assuming you have a clear idea of how you want to store the files and images.

Navigate to the folder where the file or folder is stored, and then right click on the file/folder of interest. You will be presented with a menu. Your menu may vary, however, there are three options in which you can copy, delete or rename files.

Copy - clicking on this option will copy the file or folder into (the clipboard) memory. You can then navigate to the folder where you want to copy the file to, right click (as if making a new folder) in the right hand pane and select “paste” from the menu that appears.

Delete - this option will delete the file or folder (send it to the recycle bin), Windows XP will prompt you for confirmation first.

Rename - this option allows you to rename the file or folder, simply type in the new name and press the “enter” key.