files

Find the files

One of your users has asked you to backup some important spreadsheets that are stored in the user’s Documents folder of their Windows XP machine. Where can you find this folder?

Why can’t you compress?

To save disk space on your laptop, you often compress files by selecting “Compress contents to save disk space” in the file or folder properties. On your USB-connected external drives, the compression option isn’t available. Why can’t you compress the files on your external storage?

Why does your search take forever?

When searching for files in Windows Vista, you find that it takes at least five minutes to complete the search, and you notice that the hard drive light is flashing the entire time. The computer works fine, otherwise. What is the most likely cause of this delay?