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Why is the Windows XP file manager called Explorer?


The word "explorer" comes from Latin and means explorer or discoverer (researcher, seeker).




Microsoft probably thought to explore the hard drive and discover the system. Windows Explorer is the file management application in Windows. With Windows Explorer, you can navigate your hard drive and view the contents of the folders and subfolders you use to organize your files on your hard drive. Windows Explorer starts automatically every time you open a folder in Windows XP.

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You can then move and copy files on your hard drive using drag & drop. You can drag files or folders from one location to another to move them while holding down the Ctrl key while copying the files or folders. You can select multiple files or folders with two handy keyboard shortcuts. To select multiple contiguous files, select the first file, hold down Shift and select the last file. Any files in between will be selected for you to copy or move. To select multiple non-contiguous files, hold down the Ctrl key while selecting each file or folder.

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FAQ 6: Updated on: 18 July 2022 18:26 Windows
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Can I use the Windows 10, 8.1, 7, ... Explorer.exe in XP?


Many would like to use Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 7, Explorer.exe in Windows XP, but that doesnt work, and the one from Server 2019, 2016 doesnt work either
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How can I determine the Windows XP screen resolution?


If you want to determine what screen resolution Windows is currently set to, its pretty easy to tell Detecting the screen resolution is easy and you can
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Can I add a comment to the files in Windows XP?


Yes, you can add file comments to various files, such as images and documents. For example, open the "My Documents" folder  or search for a "*.doc" file,
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Can I change or edit file time and folder time in Windows?


Setting the folder time or file time works like in all other MS-Win operating systems with the NewFileTime software . click here New-File-Time  is a simple
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Can I use the Win 7, 8.1, 10, 11 images for Windows XP?


YES You can use the Windows 7 10, 8.1, ie 11 images desktop backgrounds with Windows XP Simply copy the images to the folder or directory C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper
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A problem with zip folders when copying, cutting and pasting!


Yes, the zip folder problem in Windows XP is an annoying feature of the Windows operating system. But it can be solved easily, in the new Windows 11, 10,
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How can I open or start the defragmentation in Windows XP?


Opening or starting the defragmentation in Windows XP is quite easy The solution listed here is suitable for all Windows operating systems such as Windows

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