[header] How to create a flawless filing system on your computer [title] Know where your files are. [step] Keeping all of your files in one place is the best thing you can do to make sure no data is ever lost. Thus, the first step of creating a filing system is to choose a central location to keep all of your personal data. 
On windows machines, the my documents folder is often a good choice, although the operating system does add some extra junk along with your data (like my pictures and my music folders). Another good option is to install a separate hard disk or external drive to keep your data on.