How to Use the File Manager in Konqueror

Your computer's file manager is where all of the important programs that make your computer run are stored. In Konqueror's file manager, you are able to access these files and manipulate them to your personal needs. You may, for example, choose to move your files to other locations in the file manager (to make them easier for you to find), re-name the files or delete them entirely.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Connection to the Internet
• Computer with a Unix-based operating system

1. Boot up your computer and enter Konqueror.
2. Click on the 'Home Directory' button.
3. View the folders in the directory.
4. Find information about a file. To see information about a particular file, such as its name, owner, type and size, click on 'View' and then select 'Text View.'
5. Copy or move your files. Click on the file you want to move and drag it with your mouse to the desired location. Release the mouse button to drop the file into place. At this point, you will be asked if you want to copy, move or link the file to the new location.
6. Re-name a file by clicking 'Properties' and then entering the new name of the file in the provided box.
7. Open up a file by clicking on that file. The program that is in the file should then start to run on your computer.
8. Get rid of unwanted or unecessary files. Click on the file to be removed, drag it to the Trash icon and drop it in. To get rid of the file entirely, click on the file, then select 'Delete' from the provided list of options. The file will be completely eliminated from your computer. If you want there to be absolutely no chance of recovering this file, select the file and click 'Shred' from the provided options.

Tips & Warnings

• You must have a Unix-based operating system to use Konqueror.
• Download Konqueror at the Konqueror Web site (see Resources below).
• If you find yourself with further questions regarding how to use the file manager in Konqueror, just go to the Konqueror FAQs page (see Resources below).
• These steps were written for Konqueror 3.5.2. If you are using a different version, some or all of the steps below may need to be altered.
• Konqueror will not accept third-party cookies from Web sites you have not visited (at least not without your permission). In order to further increase privacy protection online, installing a spyware blocker and virus scanner is recommended.