FILE TYPE/RUN/

FOLDER OPTION

What is File???

FILE is a collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename. Almost all information stored in a computer must be in a file.

FILE TYPE

A file type is a name given to a specific kind of file.

There are many different types of files: data files, text files , program files, directory files, and so on. Different types of files store different types of information. For example, program files store programs, whereas text files store text.

For example, a Microsoft Word document and an Adobe Photoshop document are two different file types. While these file types are associated with individual applications, other file types, such as rich text RTF files and MP3 audio files are standard file types that can be opened by multiple programs.

The terms "file type" and "file format" are

often used interchangeably. However, a file format technically describes the structure and content of a file.

A few of the more common file formats are: Word documents (.doc) Web text pages (.htm or .html) Web page images (.gif and .jpg) Adobe Postcript files (.ps) Adobe Acrobat files (.pdf) Executable programs (.exe) Multimedia files (.mp3 and others)

Each file type has one or more corresponding file extensions. For example, JPEG image files may be saved with a .JPG or .JPEG extension, while Adobe Photoshop image files are saved with a .PSDextension. The file extension appended to the end of each filename provides a simple way of identifying the file type of each file. File extensions are also used by the operating system to associate file types with specific programs. The relationships between file types and programs are called file associations and define what program opens each file type by default.

RUN

1. Run is a feature first introduced in Microsoft Windows 95 and included in all later versions of Windows. The Run box enables the user to open a program by name if found in the Windows directory or start any file by typing in the full path. The picture below shows an example of what the Run box looks like in Microsoft Windows XP.

Tip: Press the Windows key + R at any time to open the Run box in any version of Windows.Tip: Enter an environment variable in the Run box to open a specific Windows folder.

Opening RunWindows 8 users

Windows 8 introduced the Windows Start Screen and still supports the ability to run a program. To run a program just start typing while at the Start Screen. You can also press the Windows key + R to open the Run box.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users

Windows Vista introduced the Windows Search Box, which enabled users to search for files and run programs all at the same time. With the introduction of this feature, the Run box is no longer found in the Start Menu. However, if you still want to use the Run box in Vista or Windows 7 you can type Run in the Search box and press Enter or use the Windows key + R.

Windows 95, 98, ME, and XP users

All early versions of Windows can find the run box in the Windows Start Menu. Also, pressing the Windows key + R also opens the run box at any time.

How to run a program in the Windows folder

Any executable file that is located in the C:\Windows directory can be run by name. For example, the executable for Microsoft Calculator is calc.exe. If you wanted to open the calculator from the Run box, type calc and press Enter.

How to run a file using the full file path

Any executable can also be run by typing the full file executable path. For example, we could also run the Microsoft Calculator by typing in the full path to the executable. For example, typing c:\windows\calc.exe and pressing Enter would also open the Calculator. Windows also looks at the Windows directory by default, so typing in calc.exe would open the Calculator since its in the Windows directory.

Open Control Panel icon from Run

Any of the associated Control Panel icons can also be run from the Run line. For example, in the Run line typing appwiz.cpl and pressing enter opens the Add/Remove Programs feature found through the Control Panel.

FOLDER OPTION

The Folder Options dialog is used to change the appearance and presentation of the files currently displayed in the file display.

Change folder options

You can change the way files and folders function and how items are displayed on your computer by using Folder Options in Control Panel.

Open Folder Options by clicking the Start button Picture of the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking Appearance and Personalization, and then clicking Folder Options.

To change general file and folder settings

TO DO THIS

Open each folder in its own folder window. Use this setting to keep all open folders that you're working with on the screen at the same time.

Click Open each folder in its own window, and then click OK. (To make each newly opened folder replace the previous one, click Open each folder in the same window.)

Open files and folders with a single click (just like links on a webpage).

Click Single-click to open an item (point to select), and then click OK. (To switch back to the standard double-click, click Double-click to open an item (single-click to select).)

Find these settings on the General tab in Folder Options.