What is Windows Explorer and how do I use it?

Windows Explorer is an application that provides detailed information about your files, folders, and drives. You can use it to see how your files are organized and to copy, move, and rename files, as well as perform other tasks pertaining to files, folders, and drives.

There are several ways to get to Windows Explorer. The simplest way is to right-click the Start menu or the My Computer icon and select Explore. If your keyboard has a Windows logo key, you can press Win-e to launch Windows Explorer. Alternatively, you can access it from the Start menu as described below.

Windows Me, 2000, XP, and Vista

From the Start menu, select Programs or All Programs, then Accessories, and then Windows Explorer.

Windows 95 and 98

From the Start menu, select Programs, then Windows Explorer.

Windows NT

From the Start menu, select Programs, then Windows NT Explorer.