Creating A New Folder

Windows 95 provides you several different ways to  create a new folder to store and organize files on your computer system. Here's a few that we've discovered along the way.

Try them out and use the one that best suits your working habits.

Method 1: Using The Explorer's "File" Menu

1 - Double click on the "My Computer" icon

2 - Double click on a drive icon to open it's window.

3 - Select "New" from the Explorer's File menu, then select "Folder"

4 - A brand new folder icon will appear with the caption "New Folder." Type the name you want to give the folder and press enter

Method 2: Using The Mouse

1 - Double click on the "My Computer" icon to display icons of your computer's drives

2 - Double click on a drive icon to open it's window.

3 - Right click on any blank area of the window and point the mouse to "New."

4 - From the drop down menu, select "Folder."

5 - A brand new folder icon will appear with the caption "New Folder." Type the name you want to give the folder and press Enter

Method 3: Using The Windows Explorer

1 - Click the Start button

2 - Select Programs/Windows ExplorerThe Explorer has two panes. On the left you will see your disk drives with a little plus sign beside them. If you click once on the plus sign, the directory tree will be expanded.

3 - Highlight the folder that you wish to create the new folder under

4 - Select the File menu, then point your mouse to "New."

5 - From the drop down menu select "Folder."

6 - A brand new folder icon will appear with the caption "New Folder." Type the name you want to give the folder and press Enter

Back To Tips HomePage