Windows provides different locations on your computer for storing and accessing specific types of files and folders. My Documents, My Computer, My Network Places, and your are examples of the different places you can store and access personal and system information and resources on your computer.
My Computer
Displays the storage available on your computer, such as your CD-ROM and floppy , and the network. My Computer also provides immediate access to system management tools through a link to Control Panel.
My Network Places
Displays to other computers and shared resources on your network and , if you have access to those computers. My Network Places also provides links for viewing your network connections, setting up a small business or home network with the Network Setup Wizard, and viewing computers in your .
Desktop
The on-screen work area on which windows, icons, menus, and dialog boxes appear. You can add shortcuts to your Desktop for frequently used programs, files, and folders. To add a shortcut to your Desktop, right-click a blank area on your Desktop, point to New, and then click Shortcut. Follow the instructions in the Create Shortcut Wizard.
My Documents and Shared Documents
Provides an easy way for you to store and share your personal files. If more than one person has a user account on your computer, My Documents and My Pictures folders are created for each user on your computer. These folders have shared counterparts: Shared Documents and Shared Pictures. If you want to share your personal files with other people who use your computer, you can copy or move them from your personal folders to the Shared Documents or Pictures folders.
Note
- If you are connected to a network , the Shared Documents and Shared Pictures folders are not available.
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