Useful Windows Commands
The Run command in Windows is a feature that allows you to quickly open programs, folders, and files by typing the name or location into the Run dialog box. It can be accessed by pressing the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
| Run Command | Program |
|---|---|
| ac3filter.cpl | Opens AC3 Filter |
| access.cpl | Accessibility Controls |
| access.cpl | Microsoft Access |
| accwiz | Accessibility Wizard |
| acrodist | Adobe Distiller |
| appwiz.cpl | Add/Remove Programs |
| calc | Calculator |
| cdrtmgr.msc | Certificate Manager |
| charmap | Character Map |
| chkdsk | Check Disk Utility |
| chrome | Google Chrome Browser |
| ciadv.msc | Indexing Service |
| cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup Utility |
| clicongf | SQL Client Configuration |
| clipbrd | Clipboard Viewer |
| cmd | Command Prompt |
| command | Command Prompt |
| comp | Compare Files |
| compmgmt.msc | Computer Management |
| conf | Netmeeting |
| control | Control Panel |
| control admintools | Administrative Tools |
| control desktop | Display Properties |
| control folders | Folders Properties |
| control keyboard | Keyboard Properties |
| control mouse | Mouse Properties |
| control netconnections | Network Connections |
| control printers | Printers and Faxes |
| control schedtasks | Scheduled Tasks |
| dcomcnfg | Component Services |
| ddeshare | DDE Shares |
| desk.cpl | Display Properties |
| devmgmt.msc | Device Manager |
| dfrg.msc | Disk Defragment |
| dialer | Phone Dialer |
| directx.cpl | Direct X Control Panel |
| diskmgmt.msc | Disk Partition Manager |
| diskpart | Microsoft Diskpart |
| drwtsn32 | Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility |
| dxdiag | Direct X Troubleshooter |
| edit | MS-Dos Editor |
| eudcedit | Private Characters Editor |
| eventvwr.msc | Event Viewer |
| excel | Microsoft Excel |
| explorer | Windows Explorer |
| findfast.cpl | Findfast |
| firefox | Firefox |
| firewall.cpl | Windows Firewall |
| fonts | Fonts |
| fonts | Fonts Folder |
| frontpg | Microsoft Frontpage |
| fsmgmt.msc | Shared Folders |
| fsquirt | Bluetooth Transfer Wizard |
| ftp | MS-Dos FTP |
| gpedit.msc | Group Policy Editor |
| hdwwiz.cpl | Add Hardware Wizard |
| helpctr | Help and Support |
| hotlineclient | Hotline Client |
| hypertrm | Hyperterminal |
| icwonn1 | Internet Connection Wizard |
| iexpress | Iexpress Wizard |
| igfxzoom | Zoom Utility |
| imageready | Adobe ImageReady |
| inetcpl.cpl | Internet Properties |
| inetwiz | Internet Setup Wizard |
| intl.cpl | Regional Settings |
| ipconfig | IP address Configuration of the system |
| ipconfig /all | Display full IP address configuration information |
| ipconfig /displaydns | Display the contents of the DNS Resolver Cache |
| ipconfig /flushdns | Purges the DNS Resolver cache |
| ipconfig /registerdns | Refreshes all DHCP leases and re-registers DNS names |
| ipconfig /release | Release the IP address for the specified adapter |
| ipconfig /renew | Renew the IP address for the specified adapter |
| ipconfig /setclassid | Modifies the dhcp class id |
| ipconfig /showclassid | Displays all the dhcp class IDs allowed for adapter |
| javaws | Java Control Panel |
| joy.cpl | Game Controllers |
| jpicpl32.cpl | Java Control Panel |
| label | Volume Serial Number for C: |
| logoff | Logs You Out of Windows |
| lusrmgr.msc | Local Users and Groups |
| magnify | Windows Magnifier |
| main.cpl | Mouse Properties |
| migwiz | Files and Settings Transfer Tool |
| mmc | Microsoft Management Console |
| mmsys.cpl | Sounds and Audio |
| mobsync | Microsoft Syncronization Tool |
| moviemk | Microsoft Movie Maker |
| mplay32 | Basic Media Player |
| mrt | Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| msconfig | System Configuration Utility |
| mshearts | Hearts Card Game |
| msiexec | Windows Installer Details |
| msimn | Outlook Express |
| msinfo32 | System Information |
| msnsgs | Windows Messenger |
| mspaint | Microsoft Paint |
| mstsc | Remote Desktop |
| narrator | Microsoft Narrator |
| ncpa.cpl | Network Connections |
| netsetup.cpl | Network Setup Wizard |
| notepad | Notepad |
| ntbackup | Windows Backup Utility |
| ntmsmgr.msc | Removable Storage |
| ntmsoprq.msc | Removable Storage Operator Requests |
| nusrmgr.cpl | User Account Management |
| nvtuicpl.cpl | Nview Desktop Manager |
| odbccp32 | ODBC Data Source Administrator |
| odbccp32.cpl | ODBC Data Source Administrator |
| osk | On Screen Keyboard |
| password.cpl | Password Properties |
| pbrush | Paint |
| perfmon.msc | Performance Monitor |
| photoshop | Adobe Photoshop |
| powercfg.cpl | Power Configuration |
| powerpnt | Microsoft Powerpoint |
| printers | Printers Folder |
| rasphone | Remote Access Phonebook |
| realplay | Real Player |
| regedit | Registry Editor |
| regedit32 | Registry Editor |
| rtcshare | Sharing Session |
| secpol.msc | Local Security Settings |
| services.msc | Services |
| shrpubw | Create a shared folder Wizard |
| shutdown /l | Logoff |
| shutdown /r | Restart |
| shutdown /s | Shutdown system after 30 seconds |
| sigverif | File Signature Verification Tool |
| sndrec32 | Sounds Recorder |
| sndvol32 | Volume Control |
| sticpl.cpl | Scanners and Cameras |
| sysdm.cpl | System Properties |
| sysedit | System Configuration Editor |
| syskey | Windows System Security Tool |
| taskmgr | Task Manager |
| telephon.cpl | Phone and Modem Options |
| telnet | Telnet Client |
| timedate.cpl | Date and Time Properties |
| tourstart | Windows XP Tour Wizard |
| tweakui | Tweak UI |
| utilman | Utility Manager |
| verifier | Driver Verifier Utility |
| wab | Windows Address Book |
| wabmig | Windows Address Book Import Utility |
| winchat | Microsoft Chat |
| winver | Windows Version |
| winword | Microsoft Word |
| wmimgmt.msc | Windows Management Infrastructure |
| wmplayer | Windows Media Player |
| write | Wordpad |
| wscript | Windows Script host settings |
| wscui.cpl | Security Center |
| wuaucpl.cpl | Automatic Updates |
| wupdmgr | Widnows Update Launcher |
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