window explorer accidentally deleted

[MSTaylor]

I have a new laptop and my clumsiness with the touch pad
caused me to shift/delete windows explorer. It is no
longer in the accessories drop down menu or the recycle
bin.

How can I restore and/or reinstall windows explorer? I
have Windows XP home addition.

[Ronnie Vernon MVP]

MSTaylor wrote:
> I have a new laptop and my clumsiness with the touch pad
> caused me to shift/delete windows explorer. It is no
> longer in the accessories drop down menu or the recycle
> bin.
>
> How can I restore and/or reinstall windows explorer? I
> have Windows XP home addition.

You simply deleted the shortcut to Windows Explorer. Right click an empty
spot on the Desktop and select New/Shortcut. For the location, type
Explorer.exe and click Next. Name the shortcut Windows Explorer and click
Finish. Place the shortcut wherever you wish.

--
Ronnie Vernon
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

Please reply to the newsgroup so all may benefit.

[Maureen Goldman]

>"MSTaylor" > wrote:
>I have a new laptop and my clumsiness with the touch pad
>caused me to shift/delete windows explorer. It is no
>longer in the accessories drop down menu or the recycle
>bin.
>
>How can I restore and/or reinstall windows explorer? I
>have Windows XP home addition.

Ronnie has told you how to restore your shortcut. You can also access
Windows Explorer via Windows Key E.