RUN COMMANDS

The Run command on operating system such as Microsoft Windows and Unix-like systems is used to directly open an application or document whose path is known.

Thirty  Five most used Run Commands for Windows users

1. control: This is a Run Command to quickly access Windows 10 Control Panel. However, some users are used to open the Control Panel by Start menu or Windows 10 Power user menu.

2. taskmgr: This is a Run Command to open Task Manager as quickly as by right-clicking on the blank area of Windows 10 taskbar.

3. cmd: There are more options to open Command Prompt in Windows 10, this command is just one of shortcuts.

4. netplwiz: The common User Account is in Windows Control Panel, while this command opens the advanced User Accounts window.

5. regedit: A power user may need to open Registry Editor to make changes to Windows registry. With this command, you can quickly access Registry Editor.

6. lusrmgr.msc: Running this command, you can open Local Users and Groups manager where you can edit properties of all your users and groups.

7. appwiz.cpl: This Run Command quickly opens the Programs and Features window where you can uninstall programs and apps in Windows 10.

8. desk.cpl: It's a shortcut allowing you to change your Windows screen resolution.

9. powercfg.cpl: Running this command will directly open the Power Options window which is buried in Control Panel.

10. main.cpl: This command can help you access Mouse Properties dialog where you can change settings of the mouse connected to your computer.

11. snippingtool: If you are wondering How to Take Screenshots on Microsoft Surface Tablet, this Run Command is just the shortcut to open Windows built-in Snipping Tool, with which you can not only take a screenshot but also edit the screenshot.

12. logoff: This Run Command is a less known quick way to sign out of Windows 10.

13. msconfig: This command opens System Configuration dialog where you can change some of the system settings in Windows.

14. diskmgmt.msc: This Run Command helps you open Windows 10 Disk Management where you can manage the hard disk partition on your computer.

15. chrome/firefox/iexplore: Running chrome or firefox command can launch Chrome or Firefox browser if it’s installed on your Windows 10, and the iexplore command can open Internet Explorer.

16. calc: Open Windows built-in calculator app for you.

17. compmgmt.msc:  Open Computer Management window.

18. gpedit.msc:  Open Local Group Policy Editor.

19. cleanmgr:  Open Disk Cleanup utility.

20. sysdm.cpl:  Opens System Properties window.

21. inetcpl.cpl: Open Internet properties window

22. ncpa.cpl: Open Network Connections window

23. temp: Open Windows temp folder

24. %temp%: Open temp folder (appda/local)

25. prefetch: Open Windows prefetch folder

26. appdata: Open hidden Windows appdata folder

27. dxdiag: Open diagnostics tool (used to test DirectX functionality and troubleshoot video- or 

sound-related hardware problems.)

28. devmgmt.msc: Open Device Manager

29. cmd: Open Command prompt

30. services.msc: Open Windows services

31. winword: Open Microsoft Word (MS Office)

32. excel: Open Microsoft Excel (MS Office)

33. mspaint: Open paint

34. notepad: Open notepad

35. wordpad: Open wordpad