WEEK 5 - SESSION 3

In this session, I have learned about special folder, Windows and virtual special folders, system tools folder and accessories.

Special folders are folders which are presented to the user through an interface as an abstract concept, instead of an absolute folder path. They are used for storing application settings and files, storing internet files,…new special folders have being added in every version of Windows since their introduction in Windows 95.

There are three main Windows special folders, which are:

·        Desktop folder

·        Start menu folder

·        Personal documents folder.

It also includes folders such as “favorites”, “cookies”, system libraries and the like.

Here are the virtual special folders: recycle bin, control panel, desktop, drives, internet, my documents, network,…

I also have known about the contents of system tools folder, which are: disk cleaner and defragmenter, system restore, control panel,…. To access: start button => all programs => accessories => system tools.