The genuine explorer.exe file is a software component of Microsoft Windows by Microsoft.
Microsoft Windows is an operating system. Explorer.exe runs the Windows Program Manager or Windows Explorer, a the graphical shell manager for the Windows operating system. This is system component that is essential for the proper functioning of Windows. It should not be removed.
Windows Explorer or Windows Program Manager manages the Graphical Shell component of the Windows operating system including the Taskbar, Start menu, desktop and file manager. It is an essential component of the Windows operating system, which when removed will cause the graphical interface to disappear. This main Window of the operating system allows users to execute programs on their PC, and is available in all versions of Microsoft Windows.
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