Windows File Explorer Flashcards
How do you run as administrator?
To open or execute a file using elevated permission, right-click the file and choose Run as Administrator as shown in the figure. Choose Yes in the User Account Control (UAC) window. UAC is the location where administrators can manage user accounts. In some cases, software will not install properly unless the installer is run with Administrator privileges.
Why may you need to run as administrator?
This is a result of increased security in modern OS’.
What is a library?
A library is a virtual folder that presents content from different locations within the same view. When Windows 10 is installed, each user has six default libraries.
What are directories?
This is a form of file storage. Files are stordd in folders, which are stored in drives.
What is the character limit for files?
260 characters.
Where are user files stored?
In the users folder.
C://Users/User_Name/User_Files
What are system files? Where are they?
These are the files used to run the OS.
C://WIndows/system32
What are program files? Where are they?
These are the files used to install, uninstall and run most programs.
In 32-bit they are installed in C:\ProgramFiles
In 64-bit they are installed in C:\ProgramFIles and 32-bit files are in C:\ProgramFiles(x86)
What are the Windows naming conventions for files?
A maximum of 255 characters is allowed.
Characters such as a slash or a backslash (/ ) are not allowed.
An extension of three or four letters is added to the filename to identify the file type.
Filenames are not case sensitive.
What are the four most common file attributes?
R- This file is read-only.
A- The file will be archived the next time that the disk is backed up.
S- The file is marked as a system file, and a warning is given if an attempt is made to delete or modify the file.
H- This file is hidden in the directory display.
Where can file attributes be changed?
In the advanced attributes box, which is in turn in the properties box.
