List of useful run commands for Windows
Here is a long list of run commands for Windows which launces useful programs like computer management, Word, Exel, calculator, etc.
To access run, go to start button, and press run button. You can also press windows key (the key with the Windows flag logo with 4 squares) and R on your Keyboard.
Some commands may not work for Windows Vista, but most likely work for XP.
regedit - Registry editor
cmd - Ms-Dos Command line Prompt.
taskmgr - Task Manager
wab - outlook Express contact
mSconfig - Start and stop programs from starting in windows.
recent - show recent document open.
cmd /k ipconfig - Gives info on your ip configuration.
fsmgmt.msc - View shared folders on your computer.
osk - On screen keyboard
dvdplay - open windows media player
chkdsk - Repairs damaged files by running check disk.
cleanmgr - Runs Clean up manager to delete unwanted files.
inetcpl.cpl - Opens Internet Properties.
appwiz.cpl - add and remove programs wizard.
control desktop - Opens desktop properties.
sysdm.cpl - Open System Properties.
dxdiag - DirectX Trouble Shooting utility
services.msc - Display list of services installed on your computer
diskmgmt.msc - Disk Management Utility
compmgmt.msc - Computer Management Utility
timedate.cpl -Shows Date and Time
control userpasswords - Shows your user account configuration window
control - Control panel
taskmgr - Open task manager
control admintools - Show administrative tools for computer.
control folders - Folder Properties
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
mmsys.cpl - Sound configurations
desktop - open desktop folder
C: - Open C:\ drive
msinfo32 - Windows System Information
temp - Opens up C:\Windows\temp .
eudcedit - Chracter editor for making font.
scrnsave.scr - Screen Saver
winver - Shows you what version of windows you are using.
fonts - Opens font folder
intl.cpl - Regional setings
%systemroot% - Opens Windows folder.
eventvwr.msc - Event Viewer
firefox - Launches firefox if installed.
notepad - notepad
calc - calculator
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
powercfg.cpl - Power management
wscui.cpl - Security centre
shutdown - shut down computer
logoff - log off your account
telnet - telnet
firewall.cpl - Windows Firewall
explorer - Windows Explorer
syskey - Windows System Security Tool
write - Word pad
chrome - Launches Google Chrome if installed.
iexplore - Launches Internet Explorer
sigverif - File Signature Verification Tool
charmap - Character Map
photoshop - Launces Adobe photoshop if installed.
hdwwiz.cpl - Add Hardware wizard
ccleaner - Launches CCleaner if installed.
comp - Compare files
mrt - Malicious Software Removal Tool
access.cpl - MS Access Database program if installed
excel - MS Excel if installed
diskpart - Disk partioner
frontpg - MS frontpage if installed
moviemk - Microsoft Movie Maker
mmc - Microsoft Management Console
narrator - MS Narrator
mspaint - MS Paint
powerpnt - MS Power Point if installed
winword - MS word if installed
mobsync - MS Sync tool
control mouse - Mouse properties
edit - MS-Dos command line editor
ftp - MS-Dos Command line editor
nero - launches nero cd/dvd burning program if installed.
quicktime.cpl - launches Quicktime if installed.
realplay - Launches Real Player if installed
mstsc - remote desktop
sndrec32 - sound recorder
sfc /scannow - System File Checker Utility ( Scan Immediately )
sfc /scanonce - System File Checker Utility ( Scan Once At Next Boot )
sfc /scanboot - System File Checker Utility ( Scan On Every Boot )
sfc /revert - System File Checker Utility ( Return to Default Settings)
sfc /purgecache - System File Checker Utility ( Purge File Cache )
sfc /cachesize=x - System File Checker Utility ( Set Cache Size to Size x )
tcptest - tcp test
tweakui - Tweakui if installed
label - Volume Serial Number for C:
sndvol32 - Volume control
ntbackup - Windows Backup utility
magnify - Windows magnifier
igfxzoom - Zoom utility