Organize files and folders. If you save all your files in a single folder, it can quickly become cluttered, making it hard to locate specific files when you need them. Find out how to efficiently organize and browse folders that contain many files, as well as how to search your entire computer for a particular file.

Specify how folders open. Microsoft Windows XP displays folders using a default view based on the types of files in the folder. For example, your My Pictures folder shows thumbnails by default, but you can change the view to show only file names. You can also adjust the view for all folders on your computer.

Delete files you don't need anymore. To prevent your computer from running out of storage space, it's a good idea to remove files that you no longer need. Windows XP moves deleted files to the Recycle Bin, where you can recover them or permanently erase them.

Remove programs you don't need anymore. Unused programs waste space and can slow down your computer. If you install a program and later decide that you don't need it, you should remove it to keep your computer running smoothly.
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