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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

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