How do computers work?

Learnign about computers, dont know how to work windows ,7xp, windows explorer?

• so I am learning about computers. i am a newby and I am startng a IT school in the fall, for fun and hopefully a career since I have another degree. I want to learn the basics in windows explorer, Windows 7, xp, how to delete a hard drive, do I need to down load a software or is there certain ways with out purchasing anything.? I have posted several question some what in this field, I always get new answers and questions like if you said this, why do you have that. It because I have a few computers from friends and family so I am trying to learn and use each one. windows 7 and Xp is the main thing thoughsincec eit will be in my class in the fall. I looked for stuff like this and all I can find is 2- 5 minute videos. Idon'tt understand files, or how to find or what is a temp file et. so I am thinking unless you guys have better advice or send me things in which you think will help, is in windows 7 and xp and transfer files. this way I am ready for school in august and now the basics about a computer. I have taken a few models apart and puthemm back together but that is it. still need to learn trouble shooting, uploadinexamplele windows 7 etc. is there any step by step or youtube videos that actually show what everything is in windows explorer and windows 7? don'tnknowwo wat any of these 100's of files and cant find a video that is longer than 5 minutes. thank you for your time and I will stop posting questions about this. I just watoto be ready for school. I hate being in a class room at not knowing what is going on and I also wan to learn so I can get into the IT field. please help and any info, links etc will help, bpleasese let it be more than a few minutes. thadoesn'tnt teach me anything. I know how to click on the START I know how to get to pictures, but I need more than that, like what is a C drive, what are all these files and how to find them , where would viruses and maleware be, how to migrate etc. I think this is all software and windows 7 , XP and explorer knowledge right? there is no manuall with these laptops that I have

• Answer:

  Hey, I just finished Hardware/Software Support this last fall. This is just the type of books you're looking for but it might not be what you want, however, I believe it is. The books cover XP and Vista (Vista and 7 are almost identical, when it really comes down to it.) I have a tremendous amount of hands on experience (was Chief Technician at a shop in Birmingham for several years and owned my own shop before that) , but I'm working on my degree. Ok here's the Software one: Name: "CompTIA A+ Guide to Software - Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting" Author: Jean Andrews ISBN: 978-1-4354-8737-6 Around $50.00 at Half.com http://product.half.ebay.com/A-Guide-to-Software-Managing-Maintaining-and-Troubleshooting-by-Jean-Andrews-2009-Other-Mixed-media-product/77485570&cpid=1398488656 Here's the Hardware book: Name: "CompTIA A+ Guide to Hardware - Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting" Author: Jean Andrews ISBN: 978-1-4354-8738-3 Also about $50.00 at Half.com http://product.half.ebay.com/A-Guide-to-Hardware-Managing-Maintaining-and-Troubleshooting-by-Jean-Andrews-2009-Other-Mixed-media-product/77439481&cpid=1398489395 Good luck with your work. Also, if my answer helps you, please vote me Best Answer. Yours, Hugh .