156 Useful Run Commands
156 Useful Run Commands
Windows Run Commands Table
| To Access… | Run Command | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Controls | access.cpl | Configure accessibility settings for users with disabilities |
| Accessibility Wizard | accwiz | Guided setup for accessibility settings |
| Add Hardware Wizard | hdwwiz.cpl | Utility to install and configure new hardware |
| Add/Remove Programs | appwiz.cpl | Install, modify, or remove programs and Windows components |
| Administrative Tools | control admintools | Access to system administration utilities |
| Adobe Acrobat (if installed) | acrobat | PDF viewer and editor |
| Adobe Designer (if installed) | formdesigner | XML form designer for PDF documents |
| Adobe Distiller (if installed) | acrodist | Convert PostScript files to PDF format |
| Adobe ImageReady (if installed) | imageready | Web graphics editor and optimization tool |
| Adobe Photoshop (if installed) | photoshop | Professional image editing software |
| Automatic Updates | wuaucpl.cpl | Configure Windows Update settings |
| Bluetooth Transfer Wizard | fsquirt | Send or receive files via Bluetooth |
| Calculator | calc | Basic and scientific calculator utility |
| Certificate Manager | certmgr.msc | Manage security certificates |
| Character Map | charmap | Insert special characters into documents |
| Check Disk Utility | chkdsk | Scan disk for errors and repair file system |
| Clipboard Viewer | clipbrd | View contents of the clipboard |
| Command Prompt | cmd | Command-line interpreter for Windows |
| Component Services | dcomcnfg | Configure and administer COM components |
| Computer Management | compmgmt.msc | Central location for system management tools |
| Control Panel | control | Central location for system settings and configuration |
| Date and Time Properties | timedate.cpl | Set system date, time, and timezone |
| DDE Shares | ddeshare | Configure Dynamic Data Exchange shares |
| Device Manager | devmgmt.msc | View and manage hardware devices |
| Direct X Control Panel (if installed)* | directx.cpl | Configure DirectX graphics settings |
| Direct X Troubleshooter | dxdiag | Diagnostic tool for DirectX components |
| Disk Cleanup Utility | cleanmgr | Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files |
| Disk Defragment | dfrg.msc | Optimize disk performance by rearranging files |
| Disk Management | diskmgmt.msc | Manage disk partitions and volumes |
| Disk Partition Manager | diskpart | Command-line disk partitioning utility |
| Display Properties | control desktop | Configure monitor and display settings |
| Display Properties | desk.cpl | Alternative access to display settings |
| Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected) | control color | Access visual theme and color settings |
| Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility | drwtsn32 | Application crash debugger and diagnostics |
| Driver Verifier Utility | verifier | Test drivers for issues and compatibility |
| Event Viewer | eventvwr.msc | View system, security, and application logs |
| Files and Settings Transfer Tool | migwiz | Transfer user files and settings to a new PC |
| File Signature Verification Tool | sigverif | Verify the digital signatures of system files |
| Findfast | findfast.cpl | Office document indexing service settings |
| Firefox (if installed) | firefox | Mozilla web browser |
| Folders Properties | folders | Configure folder view options |
| Fonts | control fonts | Access font management through Control Panel |
| Fonts Folder | fonts | Direct access to installed fonts |
| Free Cell Card Game | freecell | Classic solitaire card game |
| Game Controllers | joy.cpl | Configure joysticks and game controllers |
| Group Policy Editor (XP Prof) | gpedit.msc | Edit local group policy settings |
| Hearts Card Game | mshearts | Classic Hearts card game |
| Help and Support | helpctr | Windows help documentation and support resources |
| HyperTerminal | hypertrm | Terminal emulation program for communications |
| Iexpress Wizard | iexpress | Create self-extracting installation packages |
| Indexing Service | ciadv.msc | Manage file indexing for fast searching |
| Internet Connection Wizard | icwconn1 | Set up internet connections |
| Internet Explorer | iexplore | Microsoft web browser |
| Internet Properties | inetcpl.cpl | Configure internet connection settings |
| Internet Setup Wizard | inetwiz | Guide for setting up internet connections |
| IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) | ipconfig /all | Show detailed network configuration |
| IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents) | ipconfig /displaydns | Show DNS resolver cache |
| IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) | ipconfig /flushdns | Clear DNS resolver cache |
| IP Configuration (Release All Connections) | ipconfig /release | Release DHCP IP address leases |
| IP Configuration (Renew All Connections) | ipconfig /renew | Obtain new DHCP IP address leases |
| IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS) | ipconfig /registerdns | Register computer with DNS server |
| IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID) | ipconfig /showclassid | Show DHCP class ID for an adapter |
| IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID) | ipconfig /setclassid | Set DHCP class ID for an adapter |
| Java Control Panel (if installed) | jpicpl32.cpl | Configure Java runtime settings |
| Java Control Panel (if installed) | javaws | Java Web Start application launcher |
| Keyboard Properties | control keyboard | Configure keyboard settings |
| Local Security Settings | secpol.msc | Configure local security policies |
| Local Users and Groups | lusrmgr.msc | Manage local user accounts and groups |
| Logs You Out Of Windows | logoff | End current Windows session |
| Malicious Software Removal Tool | mrt | Scan for and remove common malware |
| Microsoft Access (if installed) | msaccess | Database management application |
| Microsoft Chat | winchat | Real-time communication tool |
| Microsoft Excel (if installed) | excel | Spreadsheet application |
| Microsoft Frontpage (if installed) | frontpg | Web design and management tool |
| Microsoft Movie Maker | moviemk | Video creation and editing software |
| Microsoft Paint | mspaint | Basic graphics editor |
| Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed) | powerpnt | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word (if installed) | winword | Word processing application |
| Microsoft Syncronization Tool | mobsync | Synchronize offline files and directories |
| Minesweeper Game | winmine | Classic Windows game |
| Mouse Properties | control mouse | Configure mouse settings via Control Panel |
| Mouse Properties | main.cpl | Alternative access to mouse settings |
| Nero (if installed) | nero | CD/DVD burning software |
| Netmeeting | conf | Video conferencing and collaboration tool |
| Network Connections | control netconnections | Manage network connections via Control Panel |
| Network Connections | ncpa.cpl | Alternative access to network connections |
| Network Setup Wizard | netsetup.cpl | Guide for setting up a network |
| Notepad | notepad | Basic text editor |
| Nview Desktop Manager (if installed) | nvtuicpl.cpl | NVIDIA desktop display manager |
| Object Packager | packager | Tool for embedding objects within documents |
| ODBC Data Source Administrator | odbccp32.cpl | Configure database connection drivers |
| On Screen Keyboard | osk | Virtual keyboard for accessibility |
| Opens AC3 Filter (if installed) | ac3filter.cpl | Configure audio codec settings |
| Outlook Express | msimn | Email and news client |
| Paint | pbrush | Alternative name for Microsoft Paint |
| Password Properties | password.cpl | Manage stored user passwords |
| Performance Monitor | perfmon.msc | Monitor system performance with MMC |
| Performance Monitor | perfmon | Alternative access to performance monitoring |
| Phone and Modem Options | telephon.cpl | Configure dialing and modem properties |
| Phone Dialer | dialer | Make phone calls through a modem |
| Pinball Game | pinball | 3D Pinball game (Space Cadet) |
| Power Configuration | powercfg.cpl | Manage power and sleep settings |
| Printers and Faxes | control printers | Manage printers via Control Panel |
| Printers Folder | printers | Direct access to printer management |
| Private Character Editor | eudcedit | Create custom font characters |
| Quicktime (If Installed) | QuickTime.cpl | Configure Apple QuickTime settings |
| Quicktime Player (if installed) | quicktimeplayer | Apple media player |
| Real Player (if installed) | realplay | Media player for streaming content |
| Regional Settings | intl.cpl | Configure language, region, and date formats |
| Registry Editor | regedit | Edit the Windows registry database |
| Registry Editor | regedit32 | 32-bit version of Registry Editor |
| Remote Access Phonebook | rasphone | Manage dial-up and VPN connections |
| Remote Desktop | mstsc | Connect to another computer remotely |
| Removable Storage | ntmsmgr.msc | Manage removable storage media |
| Removable Storage Operator Requests | ntmsoprq.msc | Manage storage media requests |
| Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof) | rsop.msc | View resulting policy after applying all GPOs |
| Scanners and Cameras | sticpl.cpl | Configure imaging devices |
| Scheduled Tasks | control schedtasks | Schedule automated tasks |
| Security Center | wscui.cpl | Monitor security settings |
| Services | services.msc | Manage background system services |
| Shared Folders | fsmgmt.msc | Manage network shares and sessions |
| Shuts Down Windows | shutdown | Command to shut down the computer |
| Sounds and Audio | mmsys.cpl | Configure sound devices and volumes |
| Spider Solitare Card Game | spider | Card game included with Windows |
| SQL Client Configuration | cliconfg | Configure SQL Server client connections |
| System Configuration Editor | sysedit | Edit system configuration files |
| System Configuration Utility | msconfig | Configure startup programs and services |
| System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) | sfc /scannow | Verify and repair system files immediately |
| System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At The Next Boot) | sfc /scanonce | Schedule system file verification at next boot |
| System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) | sfc /scanboot | Enable system file checking at every boot |
| System File Checker Utility (Return Scan Setting To Default) | sfc /revert | Restore default system file checking settings |
| System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache) | sfc /purgecache | Clear the system file checker cache |
| System File Checker Utility (Sets Cache Size to size x) | sfc /cachesize=x | Set the size of the system file checker cache |
| System Information | msinfo32 | Display detailed system information |
| System Properties | sysdm.cpl | Configure system settings and performance |
| Task Manager | taskmgr | Monitor applications, processes, and performance |
| TCP Tester | tcptest | Test TCP/IP connections |
| Telnet Client | telnet | Command-line network communication tool |
| Tweak UI (if installed) | tweakui | PowerToy for advanced system customization |
| User Account Management | nusrmgr.cpl | Manage user accounts and settings |
| Utility Manager | utilman | Manage accessibility tools and utilities |
| Windows Address Book | wab | Store contacts and email addresses |
| Windows Address Book Import Utility | wabmig | Import contacts from other address books |
| Windows Backup Utility (if installed) | ntbackup | Create backups of files and system |
| Windows Explorer | explorer | File and folder management interface |
| Windows Firewall | firewall.cpl | Configure network security settings |
| Windows Magnifier | magnify | Screen magnification for accessibility |
| Windows Management Infrastructure | wmimgmt.msc | Configure WMI service |
| Windows Media Player | wmplayer | Audio and video playback application |
| Windows Messenger | msmsgs | Instant messaging application |
| Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected) | wiaacmgr | Import images from cameras and scanners |
| Windows System Security Tool | syskey | Configure additional system password protection |
| Windows Update Launches | wupdmgr | Check for and install Windows updates |
| Windows Version (to show which version of windows) | winver | Display Windows version information |
| Windows XP Tour Wizard | tourstart | Interactive introduction to Windows XP |
| Wordpad | write | Basic word processing application |
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