When files get scattered around a drive. Can slow performance. Defragging fixes this. (Not applicable to SSDs )

A collection of files bundled into a single file for storage or sharing, often compressed.

The nested tree-like structure of folders within folders on a drive.

The nested tree-like structure of folders within folders on a drive.

The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

The top-level folder that contains all other folders on a drive. Referred to as C:.

The complete location of a file or folder, like C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Report.docx.

The complete location of a file or folder, like C:\Users\YourName\Documents\Report.docx.

A collection of files bundled into a single file for storage or sharing, often compressed.

Temporary files; programs generate in the background. Can usually be safely deleted.