Restoring Files; Emptying The Recycle Bin; Creating Folders - HP Compaq Presario,Presario EZ2700 Reference Manual

Restoring Files

When you delete a file from your hard drive, it moves to the Recycle Bin. It is not
removed from the system until you empty the Recycle Bin.
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If you delete a file in error and need to retrieve it from the Recycle Bin, perform the
following steps:
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Emptying the
Deleted files sent to the Recycle Bin still use space on the computer's hard-disk
Recycle Bin drive. To free up disk space, periodically empty the Recycle Bin by performing the
following steps:
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Creating Folders

Microsoft Windows allows you to create folders to organize your files. For example,
you can create a folder and name it Budget2000. In this folder you could store all of
your files related to expenses, profits, taxes, and so forth.
To create a folder, complete the following steps:
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NOTE: Files deleted from a diskette or from a network drive are erased permanently.
They are not sent to the Recycle Bin.
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon located on the Windows desktop.
The Recycle Bin window opens and lists all deleted files, their previous
locations, and the date you deleted them.
Click the file you want to restore.
Click the File menu, and then click Restore.
The file disappears from the Recycle Bin and is restored to its original location.
Double-click the Recycle Bin icon located on the Windows desktop.
The Recycle Bin window opens and lists all deleted files, their previous
locations, and the date you deleted them.
Click the File menu, and then click Empty Recycle Bin.
When a confirmation dialog box appears, click Yes to delete the file(s).
All files disappear from the Recycle Bin and are removed from the system.
Double-click My Computer on the Windows desktop.
Double-click the drive where you want to place the new folder.
Click File, then point to New.
Choose Folder.
Type a name for the new folder and press Enter.
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