Files and MS Windows

[Computer Conquest]

Hi,

As a marketing man for a small UK software company I want to gather data about how people use MS Windows.

Specifically relating to files and finding your files.

Take a second to complete my poll.

If you are the type of person that falls under numbers 1,3,5,6,7: I want to know details what you do for a living!

Ben

[nealrm]

Ben,
I have a hard time figuring out your poll. It appears the answer is either 'Yes', 'I'm looking for search tools' or 'It's important I find files'. How about those of that don't have a problem losing files.

[MyITGuy]

Ben,
I have a hard time figuring out your poll. It appears the answer is either 'Yes', 'I'm looking for search tools' or 'It's important I find files'. How about those of that don't have a problem losing files.

Ditto! I have no problems finding files...it all comes down to organization...

[Computer Conquest]

Nealrm:
- It was a poll to see how many people often face the frustrating situation at work or home when they spend time trying to find their own files.
If you don't lose your files I want to know how you did it! Are you well organised, is Windows search enough for you, do you not have a need to search/find files much?

MyITGuy:
It does come down to organisation! However, some people are naturally better organised than most. Do you stay organised with a solid folder structure or using organisation software?

[Freelancier]

I'm well-organized and rarely/never lose files either. I just set up a structured directory where I'll find files based on customer or activity.

And you won't find out whether a particular service is needed if you don't account for "no" votes.

[Computer Conquest]

Good point. I will create another i think!

[Computer Conquest]

Can I delete this thread and start again? or just start another poll?

[MyITGuy]

MyITGuy:
It does come down to organisation! However, some people are naturally better organised than most. Do you stay organised with a solid folder structure or using organisation software?

Solid Folder Structure.

[nealrm]

I think you are trying to do to much with the poll above. Unfortunately, the polling feature on the forum is limited. It may require several polls to get what you need. For this questions, I would have gone with options like: Rarely/never, once per month, once per week, once a day. Then have another poll with a question related to the programs used to find the files.