Finding Programs and Files: Fresh Take

  • Navigate the Start menu to locate programs, files, and settings.
  • Create files and folders.
  • Organize files and folders.
  • Delete and restore files and folders using the Recycle Bin.

As you use your computer to create and download files, it’s easy to become buried in a sea of tiny icons with vague names. Just as it is important to organize papers so that you can find them later, it is important to organize your computer files by creating folders and putting files inside of them.

An image of a man sitting amongst a cluttered assortment of physical files is directly next to an image of a windows file center. This shows the ease and simplicity of storing files virtually.
Failing to organize your files makes it harder to find them later.

The Start Menu

You can view the transcript for “Windows 10 Start Menu Overview – Tutorial for Beginners” here (opens in new window).

Files and File Folders

You can view the transcript for “Windows Basics: Working with Files and Folders” here (opens in new window).