Windows Run Commands List

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=== System Information Commands ===
"winver" - show the OS information.
"dxdiag" - open DirectX diagnostic tool.
"msinfo32" - open system information.
"winhlp32" - open Windows help.

=== Administrator Tools ===
"control admintools" - open administrative tools.
"mdsched" - execute memory diagnosis.
"services.msc" - open Windows services.
"mmc" - open Microsoft management console root.
"regedit" - open registry editor.
"dfrgui" - open Windows disk defragmentation.
"devmgmt.msc" - open the Device manager.
"cleanmgr" - open the Disk cleanup window.
"perfmon" - launch the performance monitor.
"resmon" - launch the Resource monitor.
"taskmgr" - open the Task manager.
"launchtm" - open the Task manager.
"diskmgmt.msc" - open the Disk management.
"comexp.msc" - open Component services console.
"azman.msc" - open the Authorization manager window.
"compmgmt.msc" - launch Computer management.
"gpedit.msc" - open the Local group policy editor (not available on Home Edition).
"secpol.msc" - open the Local security policy editor (not available on Home Edition).
"lusrmgr.msc" - open Local users and group window.
"compmgmtlauncher" - launch Computer management.
"certmgr.msc" - open Certificate manager console.
"msdt" - open the Microsoft support diagnostic tool.
"diskpart" - launch the Disk partition in command prompt.
"recdisc" - launch Disk repair and recovery tool.
"wmimgmt.msc" - launch Windows Management instrumentation window.
"wbemtest" - launch Windows management instrumentation tester.
"tpm.msc" - launch the TPM management window.
"taskschd.msc" - launch the Task scheduler.
"control schedtasks" - launch the Task scheduler.
"fsmgmt.msc" - launch Shared folder management window.
"rsop.msc" - launch RsoP (Resultant Set of Policy).

=== Control Panel Commands ===
"control" - open the Control panel
"timedate.cpl" - open the time and date settings.
"control mouse" - open the Mouse properties window.
"main.cpl" - open the Mouse properties window.
"main.cpl mouse" - open the Mouse properties window.
"control keyboard" - open Keyboard properties window.
"main.cpl keyboard" - open Keyboard properties window.
"mmsys.cpl" - open the Sound Properties window.
"control mmsys.cpl sounds" - open the Sound control panel.
"desk.cpl" - open the display setting window.
"appwiz.cpl" - open Programs and features window.
"filehistory" - open the file history window.
"computerdefaults" - open App defaults window in Settings.
"control appwiz.cpl,,3" - launch App defaults and access window.
"wscui.cpl" - launch Windows security and maintenance window.
"powercfg.cpl" - open the Power configuration window.
"utilman" - open the Accessibility setting window.
"tabletpc.cpl" - open the Pen and touch settings window.

=== User Account Commands ===
"netplwiz" - launch the User account control panel.
"control userpasswords2" - launch the User account control panel.
"control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts" - open User account panel.
"useraccountcontrolsettings" - open the UAC.
"credwiz" - launch credentials backup/restore.

=== Windows Update and Restore Commands ===
"rstrui" - open System restore window.
"sdclt" - open Windows backup.
"wusa" - Windows update standalone installer details.
"slui" - open Windows activation panel.
"systemreset" - launch Windows system reset.
"recoverydrive" - launch the Recovery media window.

=== System Setting Commands ===
"msconfig" - open the System configuration window.
"sysdm.cpl" - open System Properties window.
"systempropertieshardware" - open System Properties hardware window.
"systempropertiesadvanced" - open System Properties advanced window.
"systempropertiescomputername" - open System Properties PC name window.
"systempropertiesprotection" - open System Properties protection window.
"systempropertiesremote" - open System Properties remote assistance window.
"systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention" - manage data execution prevention settings.
"systempropertiesperformance" - launch the Performance options window.
"mblctr" - open Windows mobility center.
"control folders" - open the file explorer settings.
"verifier" - run the Windows driver verifier.
"control appwiz.cpl,,2" - open Windows features window.
"optionalfeatures" - open Windows features window.
"control access.cpl" - open ease of access center.
"eventvwr" - open the event viewer.
"rekeywiz" - open the File encryption setting window.
"odbcconf" - launch ODBC config information window.
"odbcad32" - open the ODBC Data source administrator panel.

=== Device Management Commands ===
"devicepairingwizard" - launch Device pairing window.
"hdwwiz" - open Add hardware wizard.
"hdwwiz.cpl" - open the Device manager.
"wfs" - launch the Windows fax and scan.
"tpminit manage" - manage the TPM security hardware.
"control printers" - open the printer connection panel.
"printbrmui" - open Printer migration tool (not available Home Edition).
"joy.cpl" - open the game controllers window.
"sndvol" - open the volume control panel.
"mmsys.cpl" - open the sound configuration panel.

=== Network Commands ===
"%logonserver%" - open the Network server path.
"wf.msc" - open Windows defender with firewall.
"inetcpl.cpl" - open Internet properties window.
"firewall.cpl" - open Windows firewall.
"cliconfg" - open the Client configuration utility.
"netstat" - view active connections in network.
"iscsicpl" - open the Microsoft iscsi initiator tool.
"ftp" - execute the ftp command.
"control appwiz.cpl,,1" - install applications from the network.
"nslookup" - query the DNS to obtain IP address.
"mobsync" - launch the Sync center window.
"mstsc" - launch the Remote desktop connection.
"control netconnections" - open the Network connections window.

=== Application Shortcuts ===
"calc" - open the calculator.
"cmd" - open the command prompt.
"powershell" - open Windows powershell.
"explorer" - open the file explorer.
"powershell_ise" - open Windows powershell (ISE).
"wmplayer" - open the Windows media player.
"snippingtool" - open the snipping tool application.
"msaccess" - open Microsoft access.
"outlook" - open Microsoft Outlook.
"outlook /safe" - open Outlook in safe mode.
"notepad" - open Notepad application.
"winword" - open Microsoft word.
"word /safe" - open Microsoft word in safe mode.
"powerpnt" - open Microsoft powerpoint.
"powerpoint /safe" - open Microsoft powerpoint in safe mode.
"excel" - open Microsoft excel.
"excel /safe" - open Microsoft excel in safe mode.
"mspaint" - open Microsoft paint.
"pbrush" - open Microsoft paint.
"wordpad" - open Wordpad.
"write" - open Wordpad.
"mailto:" - launch the default mail application.

=== Display/System Personalization Commands ===
"control color" - open the Personalization window in Settings.
"control desktop" - open the Personalization window in Settings.
"colorcpl" - open the Color management window.
"desk.cpl" - open the display settings.
"fonts" - open the Fonts folder.
"control fonts" - open the Fonts folder.
"dccw" - open the display color calibration window.
"cttune" - open the Clear type text tuner.
"dpiscaling" - open the display resolution setting.
"displayswitch" - open the Display projection menu.

=== File Explorer Commands ===
"\" - open the system volume.
<drive name>: [eg: C:] - open the drive directory.
"debug" - open the debug folder.
"wab" - open the Contacts folder.
"%systemdrive%" - open the system drive.
"%systemroot%" - open the system drive.
"%homedrive%" - open the system drive.
"%homepath%" - open the file explorer home.
"%windir%" - open the Windows folder.
"%appdata%" - open the application data folder in the system drive.
"%commonprogramfiles%" - open the Common files folder.
"%programfiles%" - open ProgramFiles Folder in the system drive.
"%allusersprofile%" - open Program Data folder in the system drive.
"%temp%" - open the temp folder.
"%userprofile%" - open the User profile folder.
"migwiz" - open the Windows easy transfer folder.
"dpapimig" - open the Protected content migration window.
"shrpubw" - launch Shared folder wizard.

=== Miscellaneous Commands ===
"logoff" - log off the user from the device.
"shutdown" - shut down the system.
"iexpress" - open the iexpress wizard.
"sigverif" - execute the file signature verifier.
"telephon.cpl" - open the Location information window.
"dialer" - open the phone dialer.
"bootim" - open boot options.
"charmap" - open the character map.
"eudcedit" - open the Private character editor for character map.
"comp" - compare files.
"tabtip" - open the on-screen keyboard.
"osk" - open the on-screen keyboard.
"wscript" - open Windows script hosting settings.
"tabcal" - open the digitizer calibration tool.
"wsreset" - reset Windows store without deleting applications.
"wabmig" - import contacts to Windows.
"magnify" - open Windows magnifier.
"isoburn" - open Windows disk image burner.
"printui" - manage printer user interface settings.
"fxscover" - open fax cover page editor.
"lpksetup" - launch the Language pack installer.
"regsvr32" - register DLLs in Windows.
"psr" - launch the screen/step recorder.
"wiaacmgr" - open Scanner.
"intl.cpl" - open the Region settings window.
"narrator" - open the Narrator settings.
"dvdplay" - play the dvd from Windows media player.