Getting a new laptop.. How can I stop this one from being a big mess of disorganized files like every other laptop I've owned?

I move folders that seem to have files in different areas to my desktop. Then I open explorer and move the related files back into that folder. After you are done, you can move that folder back into its corresponding category or sub-category.

I don't know of any other way to do it that would be faster. You have to form in your own mind where the biggest problems are and work in sort of an inverse funnel approach. Hope this helps.

I move folders that seem to have files in different areas to my desktop. Then I open explorer and move the related files back into that folder. After you are done, you can move that folder back into its corresponding category or sub-category.

I don't know of any other way to do it that would be faster. You have to form in your own mind where the biggest problems are and work in sort of an inverse funnel approach. Hope this helps...

I will suggest to make a Folder named "installFiles" on the desktop or wherever you want to and keep all the install files in different sub folders with identifiable names. This will reduce the clutter. Also, I will say make a big folder like hobbies or crafts to store your all related files in sub folders.

This may help to organize the laptop.

Put applications in one folder and data in another. You can then subdivide them for individual apps or categories - music, word processing, etc. This also makes it much easier tp back up, there is usually no need to back up apps or system files except for the occasional full disk clone backup.

I think the best way is to set up a folder structure before you move ore create a single file on the new computer. Look at your last laptop and see what kinds of bins you should make. If you already have an organization before you start dumping new stuff, you'll be a lot more likely to search for the appropriate place to put it.

Make a nice plan. When you copy your files put them in one large folder and then start copying each file/folder into its right place. For songs I organize them by naming the file (singer - name of song).

It helps to find things easier that way. Dating also helps. But I rather save old drafts in one folder (old) and keep the new ones free!

Remember that the best way to find stuff is look for the right title, so be sure to choose the right name for each file/folder! Finally, remember to make backup everyonce and a while, because it is easy to delete important files without knowing if you are disorganized!

Learn how to file in a directory tree structure as this makes life much easier. If you're using Windows Vista take a look at the search function - using this can make life easier microsoft.com/windows/windows-vista/feat... Also a good tip is to use tagging software to help you assign meaningful tags to files - why not try something lilke TaggedFrog you - lunarfrog.com.

Sorry, but you won't be able to do it. Recall the old sayings about people's pets resembling them? Well, computers really do resemble their owners, or their thinking habits more specifically.

If your laptops are always full of disorganized files here and there, I'll bet your drawers are that way too. It's just the way you think. I'm like that too.

Create a "temp" folder for install files and all other mess that you just need for one or two days. My temp folder collects all rubbish and I clean it up about twice a year. And do install Google desktop search or Copernic desktop search, so at least you find any file quickly.

I know, this one helps you to stick to your bad habits...

For Vista just utilize the user folder. Store documents in "Documents", music in "Music" etc. When creating sub folders for pictures, use date and event name. Music can be stored by artist and album name.

1. Keep track of where you put stuff. 2.

Stick with the defaults. Place documents in the 'Documents' folder and picture in the 'Pictures' folder and so on... Keep things off of the desktop as they slow Windows down (even Vista). 3.

Inside of each folder, documents, pictures, music, create sub-folders to organize the various items by type and not by date and title. 4. Make backups regularly...

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