14th February 2007, 3:15 PM
Windows Explorer is My Computer with the folder view sidebar open. If you close it, it's identical to how My Computer starts; if you open My Computer and open the folder view sidebar in the menu, then it looks like how Windows Explorer starts. They are not separate programs.
... or, you can open Internet Explorer and type in a path on your computer... presto, IE becomes Windows Explorer (no folder view unless you open it, but it's all the same). At least, that is true in Win9x... the reverse works too, if you type a website into the address bar in Windows Explorer/My Computer.
That's another Explorer entirely... it controls the system, pretty much. Try to close it in control-alt-delete and watch the system stop working. :)
... or, you can open Internet Explorer and type in a path on your computer... presto, IE becomes Windows Explorer (no folder view unless you open it, but it's all the same). At least, that is true in Win9x... the reverse works too, if you type a website into the address bar in Windows Explorer/My Computer.
Quote:Your confusing IEXPLORE.exe with EXPLORER.exe, windows explorer controls everything from the start menu to the My Computer and Recycle Bin windows.
That's another Explorer entirely... it controls the system, pretty much. Try to close it in control-alt-delete and watch the system stop working. :)
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