What is the difference between internet explorer and windows explorer?

• To search the Internet, you must have a browser in which to type in searches and web addresses. This is the function of Internet Explorer, and by default it is located on the desktop of Windows-based computers.

• Windows Explorer is a way to look at and find various files, programs and folders on a computer system. To access Explorer, right-click on the "Start" button, choose "Windows Explorer" and a new window opens.refernce:http://www.ehow.com/facts_5806544_difference-internet-explorer-windows-explorer.html

Internet Explorer is your browser for internet. Windows Explorer is a file manager that provides a graphical user interface for accessing file systems on your computer.