(1) For Microsoft's previous Web browser, see
Internet Explorer.
(2) For blockchain viewers, see
block explorer.
(3) The user interface in Windows starting with Windows 95. Explorer includes the Start menu, Taskbar, desktop and file manager. For most users, the term refers only to the file manager component, called "Windows Explorer," "File Explorer" or simply "Explorer." Explorer is used to display the folder hierarchies on the drives and lets users copy, rename and delete files and folders (see
Win Explorer). See
EXPLORER.EXE and
file manager.