Hard Drive Folders

[Zygy]

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be downloading
it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and unzip the
downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am a
self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions on
how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[db]

it's sounds great that you are
learning how to use windows.

here are some helpful links
for this question.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...n-us/windows_fcab_create_folder.mspx?mfr=true

http://search.microsoft.com/results...p&qsc0=0&FORM=QBME1&l=1&mkt=en-US&PageType=99

if you have more questions you can
type a basic question into the search
window at www.microsoft.com or any
search engine.


In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be downloading
it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and unzip the
downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am a
self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions on
how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

 

[Zygy]

Many thank. Perfect contribution as always.

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and
unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am
a self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions
on how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[db]

obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect contribution as always.

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and
unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am
a self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions
on how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[Zygy]

If you read my original posting carefully, you would have gathered that I knew how to create Folders in My Documents, since I have more than 50 already. The Question was how to create one on the Hard Drive.
"db" <databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect contribution as always.

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and
unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am
a self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions
on how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[db]

yes, i see the reiteration
in your question.

unforunately, it seems that you may
be mis interpreting the purpose
of the "desktop" and not realizing
the purpose of "my computer" and
"my documents"

please keep in mind that
the "desktop" should primarily
be used for "shortcuts"
and folders with "shortcuts" in them.

the indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop
by creating folders for unzipping files that
are comprised of programs system
files and installation files will
lead to disaster.

"my computer" is the feature
that provides access to the
harddisk and to the folder system
on the harddisk. this is the
appropriate method to manage
folders and your hard disk.

"my documents" is already
a folder that was created for you by
windows and you can create
subfolders under it primarily
for personal documents and pictures
and other similar files.

there are other important folders
called "program files" and "temp"
directories. One of the temp directories
is dedicated for installation files that are
useless after they install a program on
your system. while another temp
directory is dedicated to internet files.

you may wish to revisit the links
provided in my earlier posting and
review the instructions provided by
microsoft.

Microsoft created the Windows
Operating System and should be
your primary source of information.

They have built a virtual library
of information, including instructions
with use your windows program and
its features.

Further, you can press the F1 key
on your desktop to access
"help and support" system
on your computer.

Fortunately, this newsgroup is here
to help resolve confusion and overcome
difficulties when you encounter them so
keep us in mind.

g.l....

If you read my original posting carefully, you would have gathered that I knew how to create Folders in My Documents, since I have more than 50 already. The Question was how to create one on the Hard Drive.
"db" <databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect contribution as always.

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and
unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am
a self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions
on how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Your Desktop, My Documents folder, etc. are all on your hard drive as
opposed to being on a floppy disk, a CD or a memory stick.

If you want to create a folder on C:, click Start, click Run, type: c:
and click OK. Create a new folder. Typing \ into Start | Run should also
open C:.

C:\ is as far up on the drive as you can probably go.

%systemdrive% and %homedrive% typed into the Run command will also probably
open C:

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

If you read my original posting carefully, you would have gathered that I
knew how to create Folders in My Documents, since I have more than 50
already. The Question was how to create one on the Hard Drive.
"db" <databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect contribution as always.

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and
unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am
a self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions
on how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

If you read my original posting carefully, you would have gathered that I knew
how to create Folders in My Documents, since I have more than 50 already.
The Question was how to create one on the Hard Drive.

Two points:

1. Responding to someone who is trying to help you by saying "If you
read my original posting carefully," is not going to win you any
points with any of us here. A little humility and politeness goes a
long way when you're looking for assistance

2."My Documents" *is* on the hard drive. If you know how to create
folders in "My Documents," then you know how to create folders on the
hard drive.

"db" <databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect contribution as always.

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder, selected.
Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.
In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new
folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand
the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests
you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive and
unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and since I am
a self taught user, will someone please give me step by step instructions
on how I should proceed to carry out these instructions.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Hi Ken,

Somehow databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com got involved. That ought to
say it all. ;-(

I didn't realize that the OP was replying to him when I made my last post.
I cannot see any of databaseben's posts without going to Google Groups.

Thank goodness that I have misinterpreted the purpose of MY Desktop by "the
indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop by creating folders for unzipping
files that are comprised of programs system files and installation files
will lead to disaster." LOL

See you later, I am off to wait for disaster. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

If you read my original posting carefully, you would have gathered that
I knew
how to create Folders in My Documents, since I have more than 50 already.
The Question was how to create one on the Hard Drive.

Two points:

1. Responding to someone who is trying to help you by saying "If you
read my original posting carefully," is not going to win you any
points with any of us here. A little humility and politeness goes a
long way when you're looking for assistance

2."My Documents" *is* on the hard drive. If you know how to create
folders in "My Documents," then you know how to create folders on the
hard drive.

"db" <databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder,

selected. > Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.

In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new > folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand > the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests > you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Zygy <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk

Drive and >> unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and

since I am >> a self taught user, will someone please give me step by
step instructions >> on how I should proceed to carry out these
instructions. >

 

[db]

i'm here to provide
suggestions were they may
be of some benefit.

although yours was off the mark,
i politely focused on the subject at
hand.

you ought to google the question
from the original posting:

"Create a new folder on your Hard Disk Drive "

&

and another:
"the difference between the desktop and explorer",

ps: you honor me by taking the extra measure
of googling my responses. it is unfortunate
however if imposing a boundary on yourself
helps you with maintaining professionalism,
well......

Hi Ken,

Somehow databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com got involved. That ought to
say it all. ;-(

I didn't realize that the OP was replying to him when I made my last post.
I cannot see any of databaseben's posts without going to Google Groups.

Thank goodness that I have misinterpreted the purpose of MY Desktop by "the
indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop by creating folders for unzipping
files that are comprised of programs system files and installation files
will lead to disaster." LOL

See you later, I am off to wait for disaster. ;-)

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In

If you read my original posting carefully, you would have gathered that
I knew
how to create Folders in My Documents, since I have more than 50 already.
The Question was how to create one on the Hard Drive.

Two points:

1. Responding to someone who is trying to help you by saying "If you
read my original posting carefully," is not going to win you any
points with any of us here. A little humility and politeness goes a
long way when you're looking for assistance

2."My Documents" *is* on the hard drive. If you know how to create
folders in "My Documents," then you know how to create folders on the
hard drive.

"db" <databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message

obviously, you were seeking
instructions for creating a new
folder on the "desktop" instead
in "my documents"

"perfect contribution as always"

Many thank. Perfect

Right click the Desktop, point to New and click Folder.
A new folder is displayed with the default name, New Folder,

selected. > Type a name for the new folder and then press ENTER.

In any folder, you can also, under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new > folder.

You need to bone up a little.

1 Open Help and Support from the Start menu.
2 Under Pick a Help topic click on Windows basics.
3 Under Windows basics click the [+] next to Core Windows tasks to expand > the list.
4 Click on Working with files and folders.
5 Look through the topics on the right hand side and click what interests > you.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In Zygy <[email protected]> hunted and pecked:
In the instructions on the installation of a software I will be
downloading it states:- "Create a new folder on your Hard Disk

Drive and >> unzip the downloaded file to the new folder"

Since the only folders I ever created were in My Documents and

since I am >> a self taught user, will someone please give me step by
step instructions >> on how I should proceed to carry out these
instructions. >

 

[Bill Sharpe]

Hi Ken,

Somehow databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com got involved. That ought
to say it all. ;-(

I didn't realize that the OP was replying to him when I made my last
post. I cannot see any of databaseben's posts without going to Google
Groups.

Thank goodness that I have misinterpreted the purpose of MY Desktop by
"the indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop by creating folders for
unzipping files that are comprised of programs system files and
installation files will lead to disaster." LOL

See you later, I am off to wait for disaster. ;-)

While my desktop is littered with shortcuts I also have a few oft-used
documents, zipped files and actual folders lying around there for quick
access. I don't see any disaster coming up from this approach, or am I
missing something? But, no, I don't unzip files to the desktop.

Bill

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi Ken,

Somehow databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com got involved. That ought to
say it all. ;-(

LOL!


I didn't realize that the OP was replying to him when I made my last post.
I cannot see any of databaseben's posts without going to Google Groups.

Thank goodness that I have misinterpreted the purpose of MY Desktop by "the
indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop by creating folders for unzipping
files that are comprised of programs system files and installation files
will lead to disaster." LOL

See you later, I am off to wait for disaster. ;-)

 

[db]

yes,

one of the disasters i refer
to is where the desktop suddenly
becomes littered with "hundreds" of
icons of installation files and subfolders
with more icons if a zipped program file
is unpacked onto the desktop.

Hi Ken,

Somehow databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com got involved. That ought
to say it all. ;-(

I didn't realize that the OP was replying to him when I made my last
post. I cannot see any of databaseben's posts without going to Google
Groups.

Thank goodness that I have misinterpreted the purpose of MY Desktop by
"the indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop by creating folders for
unzipping files that are comprised of programs system files and
installation files will lead to disaster." LOL

See you later, I am off to wait for disaster. ;-)

While my desktop is littered with shortcuts I also have a few oft-used
documents, zipped files and actual folders lying around there for quick
access. I don't see any disaster coming up from this approach, or am I
missing something? But, no, I don't unzip files to the desktop.

Bill

 

[db]

s-a-d-d.....

for an MVP

Hi Ken,

Somehow databaseben.discussions.microsoft.com got involved. That ought to
say it all. ;-(

LOL!


I didn't realize that the OP was replying to him when I made my last post.
I cannot see any of databaseben's posts without going to Google Groups.

Thank goodness that I have misinterpreted the purpose of MY Desktop by "the
indiscrimate utiliztion of the desktop by creating folders for unzipping
files that are comprised of programs system files and installation files
will lead to disaster." LOL

See you later, I am off to wait for disaster. ;-)

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

While my desktop is littered with shortcuts I also have a few oft-used
documents, zipped files and actual folders lying around there for quick
access. I don't see any disaster coming up from this approach, or am I
missing something? But, no, I don't unzip files to the desktop.

I don't think there's any guarantee of disaster doing what you're
doing, but I think it's inherently a dangerous practice. Most of us
feel free to delete anything on the desktop, because we know that
everything there is a shortcut, and can easily be recreated if
necessary. If you put things that aren't shortcuts there, you run the
increased risk that you will accidentally delete something you needed.

That goes double if you're one these people who like to remove the
shortcut arrow from shortcut icons (another dangerous practice).

 

[db]

i could not have explained
as well as you ....!

While my desktop is littered with shortcuts I also have a few oft-used
documents, zipped files and actual folders lying around there for quick
access. I don't see any disaster coming up from this approach, or am I
missing something? But, no, I don't unzip files to the desktop.

I don't think there's any guarantee of disaster doing what you're
doing, but I think it's inherently a dangerous practice. Most of us
feel free to delete anything on the desktop, because we know that
everything there is a shortcut, and can easily be recreated if
necessary. If you put things that aren't shortcuts there, you run the
increased risk that you will accidentally delete something you needed.

That goes double if you're one these people who like to remove the
shortcut arrow from shortcut icons (another dangerous practice).

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

i could not have explained
as well as you ....!

Thanks for the kind words.

 

[db]

you're most welcome.

kindness is rare commodity
around here.

however there are a few who
have a great deal of it and a
willingness to share some of it
often.

i could not have explained
as well as you ....!

Thanks for the kind words.