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What is Windows Explorer?

Windows Explorer is a file management system you can use to view and mange drives, folders, and files.

How can I use Windows Explorer?

Windows Explorer is an excellent tool for file management. Windows Explorer offers a quick, easy way to view, copy, delete, move, etc., folders and files found on your disk drives.

A variety of views are provided for easy file searching. The Details view is extremely helpful for evaluating files for retention or deletion. This view can be customized to provide the information you need most for file evaluation.

Useful Resources

Printer-Friendly Guide: Windows Explorer Quick Guide
Website: Student HelpDesk - Get Help
Website: eGCC Resources
Website: Managing My eGCC Resources

Tutorial Menu

The self-running tutorials below demonstrate the basic skills needed to utilize Windows Explorer for effective file management.

Need to find a folder or file? View the Search for a File or Folder tutorial.