55Working with files and folderswww.gateway.comDeleting files and foldersWhen you throw away paper files and folders, you take them from the filecabinet and put them in a trash can. Eventually the trash can is emptied.In Windows, you throw away files and folders by first moving them to theWindows trash can, called the Recycle Bin, where they remain until you decideto empty the bin.You can recover any file in the Recycle Bin as long as the bin has not beenemptied.To delete files or folders:1 In My Computer or Windows Explorer, click the files or folders that youwant to delete. For instructions on how to select multiple files and folders,see “Shortcuts” on page 65.If you cannot find the file you want to delete, see “Searching for files” onpage 58.2 Click File, then click Delete. Windows moves the files and folders to theRecycle Bin.Help andSupportFor more information about copying files and folders ormoving files and folders in Windows XP, click Start, thenclick Help and Support.Type the keyword copying files and folders or movingfiles and folders in the HelpSpot Search box, then click the arrow.Help andSupportFor more information about deleting files and folders inWindows XP, click Start, then click Help and Support.Type the keyword deleting files and folders in theHelpSpot Search box , then clickthe arrow.
