How can I browse my files in Windows?



The Windows operating system provides a graphical front-end for browsing the files on your hard drive. What is the best choice to select for browsing the file system?

A) Windows Explorer

B) Control Panel

C) Command Prompt

D) The Registry


The answer: A) Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer is the graphical front-end for file management in all Windows operating systems. From Windows Explorer you can browse any drive, rename files, move directories, and much more.

The incorrect answers:

B) Control Panel
The Control Panel provides a central console for configuring the devices and interfaces used by the Windows OS.

C) Command Prompt
If you want to interact with your operating system with the keyboard, the command prompt is for you!

D) The Registry
Applications and the Windows OS store their settings inside of a large database called the Registry.

Want to know more? Watch “Basic Windows OS Functionality.”


The Windows operating system is the core operating system used for the CompTIA A+ exam, so it’s important to understand the basic functionality of the user interface, the most common desktop icons, and some of the tools you’ll need to maintain personal computers. In this video, we’ll take you on a tour of some basic Windows operating system features and some OS tools that you’ll use often as a CompTIA A+ certified professional.