File Extensions and Associations in the Windows Environment by Greg Ashbaugh
File extensions are typically a 3 character extension on the end of a file, started with a dot. For example, a typical executable file in Windows is .exe. Sometimes you may never know this because file extensions are hidden in Windows. I typically prefer to leave the extensions on so I know what... To change the file association for a extension go to Windows Explorer or My Computer, go to Tools , Folder Options, then click on the File Types tab. ... Commonly when people produce viruses, they hide them with known file types such as .MP3, however the file is really an executable like...

Desktop File Management by Ken Marlborough
Desktop file management services help you find files and other records quickly and without a hassle. This service will arrange your files and records in a systematic way. If you want to use and maintain your files properly, you need desktop file management, as it allows you access to any... They need to know how files are stored and what type of information is being stored, otherwise they cannot effectively store resources appropriately A good file management system allows administrator to customize files that can be retrieved and viewed when they are needed.

What Is File Association And Its Relation With The Registry? by A Singh
Windows uses a system called 'file association' to open a file with the correct program that the file was created in. If a file has an extension .doc then windows knows that the file is a word document and uses file association to open the file in the Microsoft Word application. ... Or if the file has a .bmp extension then file association will open the file in Microsoft Paint by default. ... A file extension is a set of alphabetical characters, sometimes these are alphanumeric, and these are placed at the end of the file name after a period.

Internet Basics: Zip Files Are Like Dehydrated Food by Grant Pasay
Ever have one of those backpacker meals? The type that are super lightweight because all the water has been sucked out of them? When you finally sit down at the end of a long hike you simply add water and heat and presto! Meat loaf! Or something that kind of looks, feels and tastes like it. ... In the case of a zipped file, that means unzipping the file. ... All computer files, just like meat loaf, have stuff in them that can be taken out to make them "lighter." In the case of computer files, taking stuff out of them actually makes them smaller in size, not lighter.

The Options of Computer Data Recovery by Natalie Aranda
There can be numerous reasons why data file needs to be recovered. Similarly, data once lost can be retrieved by various methods. The options of computer data recovery are many that depend on the nature of data lost. There is computer data recovery software to suit different kinds of data file... By searching the clusters in the hard disk, file recovery software can recover any type of lost file. ... File recovery program searches old FAT and MFT partition records to rebuild the file structure. ... Data recovery drives may trace lost files to FAT (File Allocation Table) and MFT (Master...

Where Did I Save That Document? by Laura Stack
What happened to the paperless office? We generate more paper now than we ever did before the advent of the computer! A computer's hard drive can get just as cluttered as any other part of the office. With seemingly limitless storage capacity, it's easy to create piles of files on your computer. ... If I'm out of town and John needs to quickly locate a file to send to a client, he can go to the Start Menu, Search, files or folders, select a_laura, and type in any words he thinks would describe the document, and it's there!

3 Tips On How To Fix My Registry by Michael Baker
Has your computer been running slow lately? Even after you have cleared it from all of the spyware and adware? It is very likely it is the result of your registry files being corrupted or missing. The following tips will help you fix this problem and possible prevent it from happening again. ... In the File name box, type a file name, and then click Save. ... On the File menu, click Export. ... Then, when you go to launch one of your programs, the computer can not find the correct registry files to launch it.

Head for Home - The RIGHT WAY! by Theresa Cahill
Once again another phone call with Raymond McNally of RTDWebsolutions prompts me to tell you about a prime piece of "real estate" on your own computer, the HOME PAGE of your own internet browser! When you click HOME where is it taking you? Mega-giants online would love to persuade you to have... The window pops open and the first thing you'll see under the GENERAL tab is "Home page." In the address bar type in: file://C:/HOMEPAGE/homepage.htm Click APPLY. ... Even someone with zero website building capabilities can have their own personalized homepage up and running in no time using...

Computer Microphones by Eric Morris
Computer microphones are used for recording and storing voice or music in computers in various formats like wave files and mp3 formats. The normal type of microphones cannot be used, as they need special connectors to use in computers. Not all computers come with built-in microphones. ... Each type has its own pros and cons. ... They facilitate recording procedures and saving wave or mp3 file formats. ... Nowadays, computer manufacturers provide built-in microphones. ... These microphones are readily available at many retail computer stores.

Computer Data Recovery – Step by Step by Natalie Aranda
Ever wonder how computer data is recovered? What happens to a file when it gets deleted from the recycle bin? How data recovery programs work? How does computer data recovery take place? To understand how computer data recovery happens we must first understand what happens when a data file is... When a file is deleted, the Operating System, like a robot, just removes the file from its list without actually removing it from the hard disk. ... FAT (File Allocation Table) and MFT (Master File Table) are like contents in a book, which actually maintain the real table of all files stored on the...