How to Manage Files on Windows Using File Explorer

00:00 Intro – What You Will Learn & Prerequisites
00:20 Files & File Naming
05:00 Folders Explained
06:30 File Paths
13:00 Program Files Explained
14:18 Zip & Program Files
18:00 File Explorer Overview & Usage

In this video, you’ll learn how to manage files on your computer using Windows File Explorer, a critical skill every programmer and computer user needs. If you’re new to programming, computer science, or just using a computer more seriously, this tutorial will help you understand how files and folders actually work.

We cover the basics of file management on Windows, including how to navigate folders, create and organize directories, rename and move files, copy vs cut, delete and recover files, and understand file paths. You’ll also learn best practices for organizing projects, downloads, and code files so you don’t lose your work or break your programs.

This video is part of the Computer Basics for Programming playlist and is designed to prepare you for learning languages like Java, Python, C++, and web development by giving you the foundational computer skills most tutorials assume you already know.

In this video you’ll learn:

How to use File Explorer on Windows

File and folder organization basics

Understanding file paths and directories

Creating, renaming, moving, and deleting files

File management tips for programmers

This video is perfect for beginners, students, and self-taught developers who want to stop feeling lost on their own computer and start learning programming with confidence.