# nautilus > Default file explorer for GNOME desktop environment. > Also known as GNOME Files. > See also: `dolphin`, `caja`, `thunar`, `vifm`. > More information: . - Launch Nautilus: `nautilus` - Launch Nautilus as root user: `nautilus admin:/` - Launch Nautilus and display a specific directory: `nautilus {{path/to/directory}}` - Launch Nautilus with a specific file or directory selected: `nautilus --select {{path/to/file_or_directory}}` - Launch Nautilus in a separated window: `nautilus --new-window` - Close all Nautilus instances: `nautilus --quit` - Display help: `nautilus --help`