Complete List of Windows 11 Run Commands

By Free Republic | Created at 2024-12-24 19:58:27 | Updated at 2024-12-25 08:29:46 12 hours ago

Complete List of Windows 11 Run Commands
Framed Media | May 15, 2023 | Pete Mitchell

Posted on 12/24/2024 11:51:29 AM PST by daniel1212

Run Dialog box is something that is one of the favorite utilities for an avid Windows user. Its been around since Windows 95 and became an important part of Windows User Experience over the years. While its only duty is to quickly open apps and other tools, many power users like us at TechCult, love the handy nature of the Run dialog box. Since it can access any tool, setting, or app as long as you know the command for it, we decided to give you the cheat sheet to help you breeze through Windows like a pro...

pressing Windows + R keys together..

We have shown few commonly used Run commands in the table below.

RUN COMMANDS	ACTIONS
cmd	Opens the Command prompt
control	Access Windows 11 Control Panel
regedit	Opens the Registry Editor
msconfig	Opens the System Information window
services.msc	Opens Services utility
explorer	Opens the File Explorer
gpedit.msc	Opens the Local Group Policy Editor
chrome	Opens up Google Chrome
firefox	Opens up Mozilla Firefox
explore or microsoft-edge:	Opens up Microsoft Edge
msconfig	Opens the System Configuration dialog box
%temp% or temp	Opens the Temporary files folder
cleanmgr	Opens the Disk Cleanup dialog
taskmgr	Opens the Task Manager
netplwiz	Manage User Accounts
appwiz.cpl	Access Programs and Features Control panel
devmgmt.msc or hdwwiz.cpl	Access Device Manager
powercfg.cpl	Manage Windows Power options
shutdown	Shuts down your Computer
dxdiag	Opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool
calc	Opens the Calculator
resmon	Check up on System Resource (Resource Monitor)
notepad	Opens up an untitled Notepad
powercfg.cpl	Access Power Options
compmgmt.msc or compmgmtlauncher	Opens Computer Management console
.	Opens up the current user profile directory
..	Open up the Users folder
osk	Open On-Screen Keyboard
ncpa.cpl or control netconnection	Access Network Connections
main.cpl or control mouse	Access mouse properties
diskmgmt.msc	Opens the Disk Management Utility
mstsc	Open up Remote Desktop Connection
powershell	Open Windows PowerShell window
control folders	Access Folder Options
firewall.cpl	Access Windows Defender Firewall
logoff	Logout of the Current User Account
write	Open Microsoft Wordpad
mspaint	Open untitled MS Paint
optionalfeatures	Turn Windows Features On/Off
\	Open the C: Drive
sysdm.cpl	Open System Properties dialog
perfmon.msc	Monitor the performance of the system
mrt	Open Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
charmap	Open Windows Character Map table
snippingtool	Open Snipping Tool
winver	Check Windows Version
magnify	Open Microsoft Magnifier
diskpart	Open Disk Partition Manager
Enter Website URL	Open any website
dfrgui	Open Disk Defragmenter utility
mblctr	Open Windows Mobility Center

Also Read: Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts

2. Run Commands for Control Panel..

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KEYWORDS: destoppcs; hotkeys; laptops; linux

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1 posted on 12/24/2024 11:51:29 AM PST by daniel1212

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