Files and folders

10 lessons in the Windows course.

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• Listing Files and FoldersLearn to use DIR in Windows CMD to list folders, filter names, show hidden items, sort output, and inspect files without changing them.
• Changing DirectoryNavigate drives and folders in Windows CMD with CD, absolute and relative paths, parent shortcuts, quotes, and safe path-checking habits.
• Creating a FolderCreate one or more Windows folders with MD or MKDIR, handle spaces and nested paths, and verify results from Command Prompt.
• Creating a Text FileCreate and append simple text files from Windows CMD using redirection, echo, copy con, and Notepad while avoiding accidental overwrites.
• Viewing File ContentsRead text files in Windows CMD with TYPE and MORE, combine several files, page long output, and recognize when a file is not plain text.
• Copying FilesCopy files safely in Windows CMD with COPY and XCOPY basics, use wildcards and quoted paths, and control overwrite prompts.
• Moving and Renaming FilesMove and rename Windows files and folders with MOVE and REN, understand destination paths, and prevent accidental replacements.
• Deleting Files and FoldersDelete test files and folders from Windows CMD with DEL and RMDIR, understand prompts, and avoid irreversible data loss.
• Folder TreesVisualize folder structures in Windows CMD with TREE, include filenames, choose plain characters, and save a directory map to a file.
• File AttributesInspect and change Windows file attributes with ATTRIB, including read-only and hidden flags, while avoiding protected system files.