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A folder is the top level location files can be located in. A sub-folder is a folder under the parent folder. Folders and sub-folders make managing and organizing files easier.
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∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoA folder is a container to store data on the hard drive in a organized manner. Folders are much like their paper namesake, they can contain documents, pictures, sound files, and even programs. A directory is a synonym for a folder; they are the same thing.
Folders can also contain other folders; sub folder is a term sometimes used for folders within folders.
In Windows, folders can be designated for special purposes, such as:
Desktop -- contains the files and folders that show on your main screen
My Documents -- this is the default storage area for your working documents
My Pictures -- modern versions of Windows can store and organize pictures, including picture details
Recycle Bin -- contains any files or folders that have been recently deleted
Folders can be given special access control permissions so that the information in the folder can be protected from unauthorized writing and/or reading. Modern versions of windows also allow you to compress the data in the folder so that it takes less disk space, or encrypt the contents for better security.
Folders are fundamental to how information is organized on the hard disk, or secondary storage - the place where information is stored and retrieved and that does not go away even when power is turned off. (Solid state disks are starting to replace hard disk drives, but that doesn't change the fact that the information is still organized in a folder hierarchy. Folders are common to practically every operating system out there including Unix, Linux, Mac OS X, and even mobile operating systems such as Android and iOS.
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∙ 13y agoA subfolder is one layer under the folder - hence the prefix sub
Nuamah Rockson
Folder is an object on the computer, that store data,information,settings or compound used with a Computer program while sub folders are stored in a folder.
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What is the difference between a top level folder and a sub folder?
In most file systems nothing, except its location in the hierarchy of folders.
Difference between root directory and subdirectory?
C:\ is the root directory C:\folder\ is sub directory
What is the difference between expand and collapsing a folder?
expand is (+)sign means that the folder have sub folders but not display. if you click the (+)sign the sub folders will display, and the sign will change to (-). collapse is (-) sign mens that sub folder are display. if you click the sign (-) the folders will disappear and the sign will change to (+).
Differentiate between a sub-folder and a file folder?
The sub folder is a folder inside the file folder. For example... The "Sample Pictures" folder is a sub folder to the "My Pictures" folder. It's pretty straight forward and simple...so hope that helps?
What is a sub folder and a sub level folder?
A sub folder is when you put a folder in another folder and a sub level folder is when you put more than one sub folder in another sub folder.....
How many sub-sub folders can be created in a folder. you mean folder inside another folder which in turn is inside another folder and so on?
You can make about 5 sub-sub folders in another folder.
Difference between file and folder in dos commands?
what is the differences between a file and a folder
A folder within a folder is called?
sub folder.
What is the difference between icon and folder?
An icon is the graphical representation of an application software. While, A folder is the composition of documents for the purpose of data storage.
How do you create sub folder on computer?
There are a number of ways. Probably the simplest is to open a folder window (My Computer or Windows Explorer) for the folder in which you want to create a sub-folder. Right click in a blank area of the file list pane, and move the mouse to New. Select Folder in the sub-menu. A sub-folder called New Folder, with the name highlighted (selected), will be created. Type the name you want for your sub-folder, then press Enter. This will replace New Folder as the name of the sub-folder.
Can a folder contain another folder?
Yes. The one inside is called a sub-folder.
What is the difference between a system and a subsystem?
explain the difference between systems and sub systems
