Is the windows Desktop part of Explorer.exe

[Hristiyan]

Hello there, I'm arguing with a friend here. Is the windows Desktop part / module of explorer.exe ? Actually when you stop the explorer.exe as a process the desktop disappers. Is it a part / module of the operating system that is controlled by explorer.exe or is it part of the explorer.exe ? Regards, Hris

[Covean]

If I'm using Spy++ it says the desktop-window itself is part of the csrss.exe, but the "desktop" with the icons (window class SysListView32) you see is part of the explorer.exe.

Greetings Covean

[Dave Kreskowiak]

Assuming you using the term "Desktop" to refer to only what you see on the screen, no it's not. It's actually part of two applications. The background "surface" or window is supplied by CSRSS.EXE while the Start button, Task Bar, and icons are supplied by Explorer.

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