Most of the windows users are familiar with run commands. We often use run for different purposes. There are a large number of run commands available. Even I myself don't know how much run commands are available. Most importantly, run commands are subject to change and manipulation. So better you go only for the essential commands only.
Here I am gonna suggest you some important commands that you often need to use:
Here I am gonna suggest you some important commands that you often need to use:
Command | Result |
| appwiz.cpl | Add/Remove Programs |
| calc | Calculator |
| chkdsk | Check Disk Utility |
| control | Control Panel |
| cmd or cmd.exe | Command Prompt |
| Downloads | Sow download folder |
| dxdiag | Direct X Troubleshooter |
| cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup Utility |
| dfrgui | Defragment User Interface |
| diskmgmt.msc | Disk Management |
| diskpart | Disk Parmelonion Manager |
| desk.cpl | Display Properties |
| dpiscaling | DPI Scaling |
| control folders | Folders Properties |
| fonts | Manage fonts |
| gpedit.msc | Group Policy Editor |
| iexplore | Internet Explorer |
| firefox | Firefox |
| control keyboard | Keyboard Properties |
| main.cpl or control mouse | Mouse Properties |
| mspaint | Microsoft Paint |
| control netconnections ncpa.cpl | Network Connections |
| notepad | Notepad |
| osk | On Screen Keyboard |
| perfmon | Performance Monitor |
| powercfg.cpl | Power Configuration |
| regedit.exe | Registry Editor |
| msinfo32 | System Information |
| msconfig | System Configuration Utility |
| taskmgr | Task Manager |
| firewall.cpl | Windows Firewall |
| wf.msc | Windows Firewall with Advanced Security |
| write | Wordpad |
| wmplayer | Windows Media Player |
NB: Press Windows Key + R to activate run.
Remember: The above command is for windows vista, 7 and 8. Though most of the commands works fine on XP too. Few of them may not work on XP.
