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The "explorer" command is a command prompt command used in Windows operating systems to open the File Explorer, which is a graphical user interface (GUI) tool used to browse and manage files and folders on your computer.
When you run the "explorer" command in the command prompt or the Run dialog box (Windows key + R), it launches the File Explorer application, displaying the default view of the file system on your computer. From there, you can navigate through folders, access files, and perform various file management tasks such as copying, moving, deleting, renaming, and organizing files and folders.
Additionally, File Explorer provides various functionalities, including search capabilities, folder customization options, viewing and changing file attributes, accessing network drives, and managing external devices such as USB drives.
Overall, the "explorer" command is a convenient way to quickly open the File Explorer application and access files and folders on your Windows computer through a graphical interface.