10. Disk and File Management

Certification Objectives 701: 3.3 Explain the process and steps to install and configure the Windows OS 701: 3.4 Explain the basics of boot sequences, methods, and startup utilities 702: 2.1 Select the appropriate commands and options to troubleshoot and resolve problems 702: 2.2 Differentiate between Windows Operating System directory structures (Windows 2000, XP, and Vista) 702: 2.3 Given a scenario, select and use system utilities/tools and evaluate the results ✓ Two-Minute Drill Q&A Self Test

The Windows OSs have changed very little in their file management from version to version. In this chapter, check out Windows disk management theory and practices, file and folder basics, organizing files using folders, creating files, GUI and non-GUI utilities for managing files, and file and disk maintenance.