Windows XP: The Complete Reference Chapter 8: Managing Files and Folders Chapter Introduction What Is a Shortcut? What Are Properties of Files and Folders? What Are Attributes? What Are Compressed Folders? What Are Hidden Files and Folders? What Is a Folder Template? Configuring Windows Explorer Changing the Behavior of Explorer Windows Opening a New Window for Each Folder Replacing Double Clicks with Single Clicks Restoring the Folder Tree's Dotted Lines Getting Rid of the Task Pane Changing the Toolbars Moving the Toolbars Configuring the Standard Buttons Toolbar Configuring the Links Toolbar Changing Views Tiles and Icons Views List and Details Views Thumbnails View Other Views Changing How the View Settings Work Defining One View for All Folders Defining a View that Stays with a Window Changing View Settings Sorting and Arranging the Contents of a Folder Customizing a Folder Choosing a New Folder Template Using a Picture as a Folder's Thumbnail Icon Changing a Folder's Icon Working with Shortcuts Making Shortcuts Using Shortcuts Working with Compressed Folders Creating a Compressed Folder Working with Files in a Compressed Folder Encrypting and Decrypting Compressed Folders Searching for Files and Folders Standard vs. Advanced Search Companion Putting Out the Dog Starting a Search Searching by Name Case Sensitivity Wildcards Searching for Text Strings Using Indexing Service Looking in the Right Place Searching by Date Searching by File Type Searching by Size Saving and Retrieving a Search Managing the Recycle Bin Emptying the Recycle Bin Resizing the Recycle Bin Streamlining the Deletion Process Deleting Selected Files or Folders Eliminating Confirmation Dialog Boxes Turning Off the Recycle Bin