Organizing Computer

I have a very bad habit of saving files randomly somewhere in PC. I have tried many ways to store files but can't gain anything. I have attempted to organize files on PC by assigning specific folders to save different types of files. But, this increased complicity and frustrations.
Well, now I have overcome this problem. I am recommending two ways to organize and to have a quick and easy access to your files after trying different options!
First Option: Use Google Desktop .

It does the same thing for a PC as the Google does for Cyberworld. It can operate even while you are offline or don’t have Internet connection!!

It indexes the entire system (including Web History, Chats, e-mails). It also has cached versions of files (super!!) . While the usual window search option (from Start Menu) searches just file name, Google Desktop search through the files, hence provide more significant result !



Google Desktop has a nice integration with your Google-ID too. You can easily switch to Web search from the same window. Guys, it has made my job easy. Try it!



( cool search box can float anywhere on desktop )
Second Option: Create Virtual drives. If you work on different projects simultaneously and want to avoid the complicity of folder tree structures like:
C:\user1\MyProjects\JAVA\Infosys\Source\
Or even more:
D:\SavedMusic\Hindi\BollyWood\new\2008\Race\Remix\
You can try virtual drives. It is more powerful method than creating Desktop shortcuts. A virtual drive looks like your hard disks (even Removable ones).You can use different tools to create and manage them. Like Alcohol120% or Visual Subst but why having another headache to avoid an existing one; i.e.; there is very simple way to create them: the DOS commands!
To create a Virtual Drive, open your DOS Command Prompt (Start>Run>cmd).

Enter:

subst z: D:\Project1\JAVA\Source\Module43

And hit enter key.



Your virtual drive is ready!
(Note: the path "D:\Project1\JAVA\Source\Module43" should be replaced by a valid folder path on your computer) . This drive will be visible in "My Computer" option and can be accessed and maintained in the same way as the other drives. Virtual drive shares memory with it parent drive (Here D:).



Moreover, virtual drives can be created for a folder in removable devices (like flash drive). If you wish to view the list of all virtual drives on your computer ( and their target path ) give the command :
subst
To delete a virtual drive ( let Z:) Give command
subst z: /d




Hence, you can have more drives and it is easy to manage your large data.
Find it cool? Please, share your idea of managing your PC with me by mailing to TechRaga@Gmail.com .

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