Chapter 12. Managing Storage with File Explorer

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Chapter 12. Managing Storage with File Explorer

When it’s time to work with your files in Windows 8, File Explorer (formerly called Windows Explorer) is the tool to use. In this chapter, you learn how to start File Explorer, copy and move files and folders, manage libraries, burn files to an optical disc, create a zip file archive, share folders, select the best options for viewing and grouping files, quickly access favorite locations, and view file and folder properties.

Starting File Explorer

File Explorer is just a couple of mouse clicks away, ...

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