Renaming Files

CAUTION: Do not change the file name extension (the last three characters of a file name, after the period). Doing so could make the file unrecognizable to the computer.

1Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. Or

Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Explorer.

2Find the file or folder you want to rename, and then click it to select it.

3Click Organize, and then Rename.

4Type the new name, and then press Enter on the keyboard.

NOTE: Another way to rename a file is to right-click the file, and then click Rename.

Deleting Files

CAUTION: Do not delete any file that is part of an installed program. Doing so can cause the program to become unusable.

1Find the file that you want to delete, and then click it to select it.

2Click Organize, and then Delete.

3Click Yes to confirm the delete and send the file to the Recycle Bin.

If you make a mistake and need to retrieve the deleted file, see “Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin.”

NOTE: Another way to delete a file is to right-click the file, and then click Delete.

Retrieving Files from the Recycle Bin

If you discover that you need a file that you have deleted, you can usually retrieve it from the Recycle Bin. When a file is deleted, it goes to the Recycle Bin and stays there until the Recycle Bin is emptied manually or it is cleared to make room for more recently deleted files.

1Double-click the Recycle Bin icon on the desktop.

2Right-click the file that you want to retrieve, and then click Restore this item. The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and goes back to its previous location.

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