How to Write a Script for Opening Explorer

A script file in Windows is called a batch file (.bat extension). You can write a simple batch script that opens Windows Explorer whenever you open or double-click on it. This can be helpful for situations where you need to open Explorer quickly or several times a day.

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Instructions

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  Click on the "Start" button, click "All Programs," click "Accessories" and then open the "Notepad" program.
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  Type "explorer" into Notepad and then click on the "File" button.
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  Click on "Save As" and then type "explorer.bat" into the file name field.
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  Click on the "Save" button to save your new script. You can now double-click on this file and it will cause Windows Explorer to open.

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