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collection of data that has a name and is stored on a computer disk, tape, CD, DVD, or USB flash drive
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file
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program module containing instructions that tell the PC how to perform specific tasks
ex: word processing program |
executable file
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contains words, numbers, and pictures you can manipulate
ex: document created using microsoft word |
data file
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describe name, type, location, and size - also includes dates when the file was created, modified, and last accessed
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file properties
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cannot be modified or deleted
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read only file
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does not appear in the file lists and cannot be used unless you know it's name and location - can be used for archives (backups) and security (password)
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hidden file
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windows 95 and higher allows up to 255 characters for a file name making it much easier to identify the contents of the file
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long file name
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set of characters added to a file name to indicate the file's type or origin
ex: filename.doc - refers to a word DOCument |
file extention
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the form in which a file is stored - also included in the file extention
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file format
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part of the operating system designed to help you find and organize files on you PC - right click START to access and then click EXPLORE
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windows explorer
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lists devices and folders (on left)
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folders pane
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lists files (on right) - can be adjusted to show different info
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name pane
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helps to identify what type a file is
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icon
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tiny versions of graphics file
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thumbnail view
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medium sized icon for each file along with name
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icons view
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large icon plus file's name, type, and size
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tiles view
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displays name, size, type, and date modified
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details view
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displays name of each file plus small icon to determine type
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list view
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a unique identifier for each storage device
ex: A = floppy disk drive |
device letter
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holds files in groups for easy retrieval - sometimes called a directory - can hold subfolders creating a hierarchical structure
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folder
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information to find a file includes: device letter, folder, file name, and extention
ex: A:\Letters\Letter to Smith.doc |
path
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allows you to search for a file by name, phrase, date, or size
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search companion
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helps you create search specifications when you don't know an exact tiltle or phrase
ex: Medi* to find medical or medicine |
search wildcard
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located on the taskbar - can be used to adjust file settings
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tools
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temporary holding area in you PC's memory
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windows clipboard
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quickly makes a copy of a floppy disk
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copy disc utility
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must be done to store data on a disk (erases all existing data)
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disk formatting
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copy of one or more files that is made in case the original file becomes damaged - usually stored seperatly from the original
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backup
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