How to Create a new Folder on Your Desktop

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A computer is a wonderful tool, but using its software and features can be a daunting task. This article will help you create a new storage folder--or several storage folders-- on your computer's desktop. Whether you have a notebook or desktop, these steps will work with either system.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer
Microsoft Windows
Title for your new file folder
Documents
Pictures
Music

Step 1

Once you store something, it can get lost in the shuffle of hundreds of music, document and photo files you create, purchase and store. Placing a new file folder (or several) on your computer desktop will help you find it fast. This is helpful also if you use the files on a daily basis.
Step 2

To get started, exit out of any running software programs. Get back to the desktop. Go to a blank space on your home (or business) computer desktop (the screen you start on) and right-click the mouse.
Step 3

Go to "New" on the properties menu that appears.
Step 4

Slide on over then click the "Folder" choice on that drop down menu that appears. A folder will appear, so go ahead and give it a name. You can always change it later on as needed.
Step 5

Using your mouse, drag and drop music, email, software, icons, documents, spreadsheets, photos and more in the folder. You can create as many of these desktop folders as necessary. You may want to group them by project or subject.

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MidniteWriter said

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on 3/8/2009 Most of my computer clients do not know they can save or create a new file folder to their desktop. Just imagine how much more organized your life on the web and computer can be!