A variety of items are stored on computer disks. And you have to know them. A folder is, one might say, something without which work in the operating system cannot take place comfortably. But not every user is really familiar with this object. Let's try to fix the situation and find out about it as much as possible. So, let's begin! After all, there is a lot of interesting and useful information on this topic.
Representation
A folder is, as has been said, one of the elements of a computer that is known to everyone. Perhaps, in real life, it’s clear what a paper folder is. This is a kind of document repository. Oddly enough, the situation is similar with a computer.
A folder is a repository of documents and other folders. Serves for orderly storage of information on the hard drive, as well as for the convenience of finding the necessary files by the user. So if you need to hide something, or sort the data into categories, this object will be very useful. Most often, folders on the desktop are placed along with shortcuts, and they are also nested together according to the principle of a nesting doll.
Creature
The second interesting point that is worth considering is the process of creating an object. Even a novice user is able to cope with the task. Of course, if you are seeing a computer for the first time in your life, the question of how to create a folder may seem difficult. But this is not so.
First, decide where you want to place this object. For example, inside an existing folder. Or on the desktop? The second option will be used to illustrate the process. So, in order to answer how to create a folder, just click on the free area of the desktop with the right mouse button.
You will have a short list with actions. Find the "Create" item there and hover over it. Now select "Folder". An icon will appear on the desktop with an image of a folder for documents, as well as its name "New Folder" (standard name). While the area is highlighted in blue, you can print any name. If necessary, you can change it at any time without damaging the files stored inside. Ready? It remains just to press Enter or left-click on the free space. That's all - the creation is complete.
Passwords
A folder is not just an object that can hold documents. Quite often, it represents a repository with confidential information. The best security option in this case is setting a password. A password-protected folder in Windows can be created in several ways. Some tricks are only for advanced users.
But the simplest scenario is access restriction. Especially if you have a variety of accounts on your computer. Access to Windows folders is shown in the object properties in the "Security" section. Check the box next to "Cancel sharing of the folder."
Now confirm your intentions. You will see a window in which you can print the password, and also enter it again to complete the process. Save the changes and the password folder is ready. From now on, when you try to open it, the computer will ask you for an access password. If you fail, you can try again and again.
In addition, anyone can set a password for a folder using additional content. For example, Instant Lock. Download, install, mark the desired folder, come up with a password and save the changes - nothing complicated. But it is better not to resort to the help of third-party content in such a simple matter. There are no guarantees that the software used does not infect the operating system.
Visibility
Did you know that folders on your computer have visibility settings? For example, this object can be ordinary and hidden. With all this, the contents of the folder remains in the operating system and does not disappear. It’s just going to be hidden from prying eyes.
In order to implement the idea of creating hidden folders, you have to turn to the properties of the object. Click on the right mouse button when the cursor is on the desired object, and select "Properties". You will see a window with several tabs. We will need the "General" section.
Pay attention to the "Attributes". If you check the box next to the option "Hidden", and then save the changes, the folder will become hidden. In order to complete the actions, configure the display of these objects in the operating system.
Help panel
These actions are carried out using the computer control panel. It is enough to visit this service (it is located in the "Start" menu) and select the line "Folder Options" there.
After that, you will see a window with several tabs appear on the screen. Go to the "View" and carefully look at the "Advanced Options". It is here that the display of hidden documents is set up. If you have the initial settings set, then all hidden objects will simply become translucent. And folders too. But the user can still see them.
But you can fix the situation. Find the "Hidden files and folders" section. In it, checkmark "Do not show hidden objects." Now save the changes and see what happened. The folder to which the rank of hidden has been assigned will disappear. You can see it again only after selecting the "Show hidden objects" checkbox in the "Advanced Settings" control panel (the "Folder Options" service). As you can see, there is nothing complicated about this. Practice a few times - and everything will become clear and you will remember.
Badges
On a computer, a folder is an object that can be configured with respect to its display in the operating system. In other words, change the standard icon to the one you want. Initially, all folders on the computer are created with the image of a folder for papers.
In order to change the display shortcut, go to the properties of the daddy, and then go to the "Settings" section. At the very bottom of the window will be the item "Icons". Click on Customize. Next - select the appropriate image from the proposed ones and save the changes. If the desired image is stored in a specific place, then find it, specify the path using the address bar, highlight in the "Settings" menu and save the changes.
Look at the result. The folder icon has changed. Nothing complicated, right? Thus, you can decorate your desktop and give special folders your own style.