In the Start - Run bos type in: %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe and your windows explorer should activate. Also you can create a shortcut with the as the command line and in the "Start in" box put: %HOMEDRIVE%%HOMEPATH% Doug On Mon, 10 Mar 2003 21:39:50 EST Philippe J Beaulieu <[log in to unmask]> wrote: My teenager deleted all types of things from my wifes computer and I have to try and repair things. For example, Windows explorer is no longer available on the menu. How can I find a way to get at it so I can try making shortcuts that work again? Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://freepctech.com/staff.shtml