How to Replace Explorer.Exe Files

The explorer.exe file is a Windows executable file that runs the graphical interface displayed in applications such as the task bar and when opening files and programs. If you have accidentally deleted the explorer.exe file from the computer's hard drive, or if it is missing, essential Windows applications will not function properly. You can recover the explorer.exe files using a data recovery program, which you can download online for no cost.

Instructions

1. Download a data recovery program from the Internet for no cost, such as EASEUS, TOKIWA or Recuva. These programs are designed to recover deleted or lost files, such as the explorer.exe file. Install and open the program on your computer.

2. Choose the "C:/" drive from the drive selection menu when prompted to do so. The program will scan the hard drive for deleted files and display them as a list of thumbnails.

3. Choose the explorer.exe file from the list of deleted items and click "Restore." The file will be returned to the internal hard drive.

Tips & Warnings

• Data recovery programs will not erase any data from your hard drive.

• The explorer.exe file should not be edited or removed from the hard drive for any reason.

References

• EASEUS: EASEUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition 5.0.1
• TOKIWA: DataRecovery FAQ
• Piriform Docs: Using the Recuva Wizard

Resources

• EASEUS Deleted File Recovery: Official Website
• TOKIWA: Official Website
• Piriform: Recuva