Windows operating system is created with a beautiful user interface along with a command prompt. Sometimes it is very difficult to navigate through many options because it takes more time. Due to this fact windows operating system also offers a quick option, which is the Run Command Box. There are lots of run commands for different programs, so by using the command you can open the program very easily with less time, and you will also get better productivity. In this post, we will show you more than 200 hundred run commands for Windows OS and their uses.
How to open the Run Dialog box?
To open the run box you can manually type run in the search box and then click on the run app, it will open the run command box.
Run Command Shortcut
The keyboard shortcut to open the run command box is to press Windows Logo + r
Run Commands for Windows 10/11
Most Searchable Run Commands on Google
1. Run CMD as administrator
If you want to run cmd as administrator then press Win logo + r, type cmd into the field, and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter. This will open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
2. Device Manager Run Command
To open Device Manager, press the Windows logo + R key simultaneously. and inside the Run box type devmgmt.msc and click OK.
3. Elevated Command Prompt
Elevated Command Prompt means administrator privilege command prompt. So just press Win logo + r, type cmd into the field, and then press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt.
4. Control Panel Run Command
To open the control panel easily through the run command, first lunch the run box by pressing Win Logo + R and type appwiz.cpl then click OK, it will directly open Programs and Features.
5. Shortcut To Open Command Prompt
The easiest way to open Command Prompt is Press Win Logo + R, type cmd, and hit enter.
6. Task Manager Run Command
Task Manager run command is – taskmgr, To open task manager, first launch the run box by pressing winlogo+r and type there taskmgr and press Enter, Task Manager will open immediately, Except this way, you can also press and hold the CTRL+Shift+ESC keys simultaneously to open task manager.
7. Event Viewer Run Command
Event Viewer Run Command is – eventvwr. Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows logo +R type eventvwr and click OK.
8. Remote Desktop Run Command
mstsc is the command which is used to open Windows Remote Desktop. Press winlogo + r and type mstsc and hit enter.
9. Task Scheduler Run Command
To open Task Scheduler use taskschd.msc run command.
10. Computer Management Run Command
Use compmgmt.msc to open computer management.
11. Run Command to Delete Unwanted Files
Go to the Run command by pressing Windows Logo + R and type in TEMP and delete all the files in the folder which opens. Again do the same thing by typing %TEMP% in the run command.
Below we have mentioned other Run Commands for Windows 10 and 11 which we have classified in tabular form, so read all the commands carefully, and we can assure you that if you increase the use of the run command, it will return you much more productivity. So know the run command and become a computer expert.
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Run Commands for Windows Application
Note: Below the run command will only work if the application is installed.
Command | Action |
calc | Open calculator |
cmd | Open command prompt |
winword | Open Microsoft word |
word /safe | Open Microsoft Word in safe mode |
excel | Open Microsoft excel |
excel /safe | Open Microsoft Excel in safe mode |
powerpnt | Open Microsoft Powerpoint |
powerpoint /safe | Open Microsoft PowerPoint in safe mode |
outlook | Open Microsoft Outlook |
outlook /safe | Open Microsoft Outlook in safe mode |
notepad | Open Notepad application |
wordpad | Open Wordpad |
write | Open Wordpad |
pbrush | Open Microsoft paint |
mspaint | Open Microsoft paint |
wmplayer | Open the Windows media player |
snippingtool | Open Snipping tool |
mailto: | Launches default mail application |
Run Commands for Folder Locations
Commands | Action |
documents | Open Documents Folder |
downloads | Open Downloads Folder |
pictures | Open Pictures Folder |
recent | Open Recent Folder |
favorites | Open Favorites Folder |
videos | Open Videos folder |
debug | Open the debug folder |
wab | Open the contact folder |
appdata | Open AppData folder |
c: | Open C-Drive |
\ | Open the system volume |
explorer | Open Windows file explorer |
System Information Run Commands
Commands | Action |
winver | Show the OS information |
msinfo32 | Open the System information window |
dxdiag | Open DirectX diagnostic tool |
Network-Related Run Commands
Commands | Action |
ncpa.cpl | Open Network Connections |
inetcpl.cpl | Opens Internet properties |
firewall.cpl | Opens Windows firewall |
mstsc | Launches the Remote desktop connection |
mobsync | Opens Windows Defender firewall |
cliconfg | Open Client Network utility |
netstat | Show active connections in network |
Run Commands for System Configurations
Commands | Action |
devmgmt.msc | Device Management |
eventvwr.msc | Event Viewer |
diskmgmt.msc | Disk Partition Manager |
netplwiz | To create a User account |
dcomcnfg | Component Services |
compmgmt.msc | Computer Management |
fsmgmt.msc | Open Shared Folders Window |
secpol.msc | Open Local Security Policy Settings |
gpedit.msc | Open Local Group Policy Editor |
lusrmgr.msc | Open Local User and Groups Window |
perfmon.msc | Open Performance Monitor Window |
Run Command for Administrator Tools
Commands | Action |
taskmgr | Open the Task manager |
regedit | Open the Registry editor |
taskschd.msc | Open Task scheduler |
diskpart | Open the Disk partition in command prompt |
cleanmgr | Open the disk cleanup window |
recdisc | Open Disk repair and recovery tool |
resmon | Launches the resource monitor |
mdsched | Windows memory diagnosis |
services.msc | Open Windows services |
dfrgui | Open Optimize Drivers Window |
comexp.msc | Open Component services console |
certmgr.msc | Open the Disk partition in the command prompt |
msdt | Opens the Microsoft support diagnostic tool |
wbemtest | Launches Windows management instrumentation tester |
fsmgmt.msc | Open the shared folder management window |
rsop.msc | Open Resultant Set of Policy Window |
Device Management Run Commands
Command | Action |
control printers | Open Devices and Printers window |
wfs | Open Windows fax and scan window |
mmsys.cpl | Open sound configuration panel |
hdwwiz.cpl | Open the Device manager |
sndvol | Open volume Mixer control panel |
hdwwiz | Open Add hardware wizard window |
joy.cpl | Open Windows fax and scan the window |
System Setting Run Commands
Command | Actions |
sysdm.cpl | Open the System Properties window |
msconfig | Open the System configuration window |
control folders | Open the System Properties window |
appwiz.cpl | Open the driver verifier Manager window |
eventvwr | Open the event viewer window |
optionalfeatures | Opens “Turn windows features ON or OFF” window |
control access.cpl | Open ease of access center |
rekeywiz | Open the File encryption setting window |
mblctr | Open Windows Mobility center |
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Display Related Run Commands
Command | Actions |
desk.cpl | Open the display settings |
dpiscaling | Open the display resolution setting |
displayswitch | Open the Display projection menu |
control desktop | Open the Personalization window in Settings |
fonts | Open the Fonts folder |
colorcpl | Open the Color management window |
dccw | Open the display color calibration window |
Miscellaneous Run Commands for Windows
Command | Actions |
osk | Open the on-screen keyboard |
logoff | Logs off the user from the device |
shutdown | Shuts down the system |
magnify | Open Windows magnifier |
timedate.cpl | Open the time and date settings |
control | Open the Control panel |
intl.cpl | Open the Region settings window |
charmap | Open the character map |
wabmig | Import to Windows contacts |
narrator | Open the Narrator settings |
credwiz | Open credentials backup/restore window |
psr | Open the screen/step recorder |
netplwiz | Open User account control panel |
powershell | Open Windows PowerShell |
powershell_ise | Open Windows PowerShell (ISE) |
We hope we have explained all the Windows Run Commands very well, after that if you have any queries then please feel free to ask in the comment section.
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