Accidentally deleted Windows Explorer

MoRT489 · 4 Nov 2008 at 21:03

Hi guys, i deleted the Windows Explorer icon from my Dad's PC desktop/quicklaunch to remove clutter but now he wants it back. I have googled until i am goggle eyed and cant find a way to get it back.

Here's the twist, normally i know it would appear in Programs/Accessories, but it isnt there :eek:

Any help appreciated, for the moment using the workaround of right clicking Start button.

TIA

alex24 · 4 Nov 2008 at 21:11

In vista, and probably XP, make a shortcut to %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe and add description etc if you like. Then you can drag the shortcut to quick launch.

chiggz · 5 Nov 2008 at 09:24

you two have similiar sigs

markyb · 5 Nov 2008 at 09:33

As said, It should be in your Windows Directory.

C:\Windows\Explorer.exe

Or Hold the Windows Key and press E

MoRT489 · 5 Nov 2008 at 23:27

Perfect thanks for the responses guys

alex24 · 5 Nov 2008 at 23:42

Nice sig.

MoRT489 · 6 Nov 2008 at 21:42

swinnie · 6 Nov 2008 at 21:54

On XP (may work in Vista) right click on the desktop > Properties > Desktop > Customise Desktop and check "My Computer". A shortcut to My Computer will appear on the desktop after confirming the dialogs.