📎 AI Summary:
The thread discusses how to create folders in Windows, with the original poster seeking guidance on organizing files by month and understanding the difference between the Downloads and Documents folders. A user responds with simple instructions to create a folder via right-click, explaining that there is no technical difference between folders, but generally, Downloads is for temporary files, and Documents is for saved work. Another participant shares their personal organization system, highlighting the typical use of Downloads for executables and Documents for documents, with additional folders for specific content. The overall sentiment is helpful and informational, aiming to improve the original poster’s file organization.
J

jonathanofolde

New Member
Joined
Feb 8, 2021
Messages
1
Thread Author #1
For personal reasons I'd rather not disclose, it has been years since I owned a laptop - now I am setting everything up and I want to get things right. I have completely forgotten how to create a folder - I am ashamed to say it. I want to create them by month, i.e. February 2021 for I plan to download quite a bit - also what is the difference between the DOWNLOAD file and the DOCUMENTS file? I screw things up royally and I would like to start out doing things properly - I feel the fool, but if you don't ask... THANKS TO ALL OF YOU!
 

Solution
Neemobeer
Right Click and select New > Folder

From a technical perspective there is no no different between any folders. Download is usually considered a temporary location you download things to and move them to more permanent location such as Documents. Where data is stored ultimately is up to the user and there is no right way.
Sort by date Sort by votes
Neemobeer

Neemobeer

Windows Forum Team
Staff member
Joined
Jul 4, 2015
Messages
8,995
#2
Right Click and select New > Folder

From a technical perspective there is no no different between any folders. Download is usually considered a temporary location you download things to and move them to more permanent location such as Documents. Where data is stored ultimately is up to the user and there is no right way.
 

Upvote 1 Downvote
Solution
J

JandN2639

Well-Known Member
Joined
Apr 14, 2019
Messages
157
#3
For me, the Downloads folder is my .exe repository. The Documents folder contains documents, but I have numerous desktop and other folders that are more defined. The titles I give them usually suggest the type of content.
 

Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.