Windows Explorer button disappeared?

I'm sure I've made some changes and now my Windows Explorer button is gone. I did reappear by going to all programs-accessories and right click Windows Explorer and chose "Pin to start menu. But is it the only way that it is displayed in the Start Menu? Is there somewhere else it displays down by & assistance, search, and run?

It seems normal. The only place in the start menu where the "Windows Explorer" shortcut is displayed by default is under [Start - Programs - Accessories]

And no, he does not appear in the menu on the right as you describe.

Ramesh Srinivasan . The Winhelponline Blog
Microsoft MVP, Windows desktop experience

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