All the Run Command List on
Windows
BY GRISHM DEVKOTA NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Run is a single line command interface where users can input commands and
execute them directly. This feature eliminates the need for the user to
navigate through multiple application windows to do their task.
Knowing Run commands can come in handy when needing to launch an
application or to open a folder quickly.
Table of Contents
How to Open Run in Windows?
Having multiple ways to open applications and files, Windows gives users
the option to open the Run interface in multiple ways as well. Here listed are
the various ways you can open the Run command interface in your device.
Press the Windows key + R together
Press the Windows key + X and select Run from the list
Press the Windows key + S to open Windows Search and type Run.
Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager and click on
File> Run new Task
Open command prompt and enter the following:
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Run Commands List for Windows
Depending on the version of Windows you have in your system, some
commands may not work, be disabled, remain unavailable or may have been
replaced for being an archaic command.
Here listed are the commands that can be used to execute an action in the Run
interface. The commands are categorized according to their uses and
similarities.
System Information Commands
System information commands help the user to gather related information
about their system. These commands provide information regarding the
software and also hardware and various peripherals connected to the system.
COMMAND ACTIONS
winver Shows the OS information in your device
dxdiag Opens DirectX diagnostic tool
msinfo32 Opens System information window
winhlp32 Opens Windows help
Administrator Tools
This list contains the Run commands for administrator tools. These are
system tools that help the administrator to authorize/revoke access system
functionality and to perform maintenance tasks in the system.
COMMAND ACTIONS
control admintools Opens administrative tools window
mdsched Executes memory diagnosis
[Link] Open Windows services
mmc Opens Microsoft management console root
regedit Opens the Registry editor
dfrgui Opens Windows disk defragmentation
[Link] Opens the Device manager
cleanmgr Opens the disk cleanup window
perfmon Launches the performance monitor
resmon Launches the resource monitor
taskmgr Opens the Task manager
launchtm Opens the Task manager
[Link] Opens the Disk management
[Link] Opens Component services console
[Link] Opens the Authorization manager window
[Link] Launches Computer management
Opens the Local group policy editor (not available on systems running
[Link] Windows home edition OS)
Opens the Local security policy editor (not available on systems running
[Link] Windows home edition OS)
[Link] Opens Local users and group window
compmgmtlaunche
r Launches Computer management
[Link] Opens Certificate manager console
msdt Opens the Microsoft support diagnostic tool
diskpart Launches the Disk partition in command prompt
recdisc Launches Disk repair and recovery tool
[Link] Launches Windows Management instrumentation window
wbemtest Launches Windows management instrumentation tester
[Link] Launches the TPM management window
[Link] Launches the Task scheduler
control schedtasks Launches the Task scheduler
[Link] Launches Shared folder management window
[Link] Launches RsoP (Resultant Set of Policy)
Application Shortcuts
The following list shows the various Windows applications that can be
opened directly from the Run dialogue box. These commands eliminate the
process of searching and then launching the application. Compatible apps can
also be opened in safe mode from here.
COMMAND ACTIONS
calc Opens the calculator
cmd Opens the command prompt
powershell Opens Windows powershell
explorer Opens the file explorer
powershell_ise Opens Windows powershell (ISE)
wmplayer Opens the Windows media player
snippingtool Opens the snipping tool application
msaccess Open Microsoft access
outlook Opens Microsoft Outlook
outlook /safe Opens Outlook in safe mode
notepad Opens Notepad application
winword Opens Microsoft word
word /safe Open Microsoft word in safe mode
powerpnt Opens Microsoft powerpoint
powerpoint /safe Opens Microsoft powerpoint in safe mode
excel Opens Microsoft excel
excel /safe Opens Microsoft excel in safe mode
mspaint Opens Microsoft paint
pbrush Opens Microsoft paint
wordpad Opens Wordpad
write Opens Wordpad
mailto: Launches the default mail application
Control Panel Commands
The following listed Run commands provide quick access to settings and
features in the Control Panel. These commands are used to launch Control
panel windows which allow users to change settings and make adjustments
on the system.
COMMAND ACTIONS
control Opens the Control panel
[Link] Opens the time and date settings
control mouse Opens the Mouse properties window
[Link] Opens the Mouse properties window
[Link] mouse Opens the Mouse properties window
control keyboard Opens Keyboard properties window
[Link] keyboard Opens Keyboard properties window
[Link] Opens the Sound Properties window
control [Link] sounds Opens the Sound control panel
[Link] Opens the display setting window
[Link] Opens Programs and features window
filehistory Opens the file history window
computerdefaults Opens App defaults window in Settings
[Link] /name
[Link] Opens the troubleshooter panel in Settings
control [Link],,3 Launches App defaults and access window
Launches Windows security and maintenance
[Link] window
[Link] Opens the Power configuration window
utilman Opens the Accessibility setting window
[Link] Opens the Pen and touch settings window
Windows Update and Restore Commands
This list shows the various update, restore and reset settings of the Windows
operating system that can be launched from Run. Update and restore
commands are used to provide timely updates on the system and to
troubleshoot any related issues.
COMMAND ACTIONS
rstrui Opens System restore window
sdclt Opens Windows backup
wusa Windows update standalone installer details
slui Opens Windows activation panel
systemreset Launches Windows system reset
recoverydrive Launches the Recovery media window
System Setting Commands
This list contains the Run commands related to system configuration and
management. These settings allow users to make various configurations and
changes in the system at an advanced level.
COMMAND ACTIONS
msconfig Opens the System configuration window
[Link] Opens System Properties window
systempropertieshardware Opens System Properties hardware window
systempropertiesadvanced Opens System Properties advanced window
systempropertiescomputername Opens System Properties PC name window
systempropertiesprotection Opens System Properties protection window
Opens System Properties remote assistance
systempropertiesremote window
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention Manage data execution prevention settings
systempropertiesperformance Launches the Performance options window
mblctr Opens Windows mobility centre
control folders Opens the file explorer settings
verifier Runs the Windows driver verifier
control [Link],,2 Opens Windows features window
optionalfeatures Opens Windows features window
control [Link] Opens ease of access center
eventvwr Opens the event viewer
rekeywiz Opens the File encryption setting window
odbcconf Launches ODBC config information window
odbcad32 Opens the ODBC Data source administrator panel
Device Management Commands
This list contains the Run command related to adding or managing hardware
components on the system. These commands are used to manage settings
related to the hardware and the peripherals connected to the system.
COMMAND ACTIONS
devicepairingwizard Launches Device pairing window
hdwwiz Opens Add hardware wizard
[Link] Opens the Device manager
wfs Launches the Windows fax and scan
tpminit manage Manages the TPM security hardware
control printers Opens the printer connection panel
Opens Printer migration tool (not available for devices having Windows
printbrmui Home edition)
[Link] Opens the game controllers window
sndvol Opens the volume control panel
[Link] Opens the sound configuration panel
Network Commands
The following list contains Run commands related to accessing Network
settings and configurations. These commands allow users to get necessary
information about the network and make various network related
configurations.
COMMAND ACTIONS
%logonserver% Opens the Network server path
[Link] Opens Windows defender with firewall
[Link] Opens Internet properties window
[Link] Opens Windows firewall
cliconfg Client configuration utility
netstat View active connections in network
iscsicpl Opens the Microsoft iscsi initiator tool
ftp Executes the ftp command
control [Link],,1 Install applications from the network
nslookup Queries the DNS to obtain IP address
mobsync Launches the Sync center window
mstsc Launches the Remote desktop connection
control netconnections Opens the Network connections window
Display/System Personalization Commands
This list contains all the Run commands related with system personalization
and display settings. Display settings are used to calibrate and adjust the
display according to user’s needs and personalization settings allow users to
customize the look and feel of their device.
COMMAND ACTIONS
Opens the Personalization window in
control color Settings
Opens the Personalization window in
control desktop Settings
colorcpl Opens the Color management window
[Link] Opens the display settings
fonts Opens the Fonts folder
control fonts Opens the Fonts folder
Opens the display color calibration
dccw window
cttune Opens the Clear type text tuner
dpiscaling Opens the display resolution setting
[Link] /name
[Link] Opens the Taskbar settings window
displayswitch Opens the Display projection menu
File Explorer Commands
The following list shows the File explorer directories and settings that can be
directly accessed from Run. These commands provide an efficient way for
users to navigate into the folder or setting that they are searching for.
COMMAND ACTIONS
\ Opens the system volume
<drive name>: [eg: C:] Opens the drive directory
debug Opens the debug folder
wab Opens the Contacts folder
%systemdrive% Opens the system drive
%systemroot% Opens the system drive
%homedrive% Opens the system drive
%homepath% Opens the file explorer home
%windir% Opens the Windows folder
%appdata% Opens the application data folder in the system drive
%commonprogramfiles% Opens the Common files folder
%programfiles% Opens ProgramFiles Folder in the system drive
%allusersprofile% Opens Program Data folder in the system drive
%temp% Opens the temp folder
%userprofile% Opens the User profile folder
migwiz Opens the Windows easy transfer folder
dpapimig Opens the Protected content migration window
shrpubw Launches Shared folder wizard
User Account Commands
This list contains the User account control settings and other account related
settings that can be accessed from Run. UAC can be used to restrict or allow
users system features and to manage systems in an organization.
COMMAND ACTIONS
netplwiz Launches the User account control panel
control userpasswords2 Launches the User account control panel
[Link] /name [Link] Opens User account panel
useraccountcontrolsettings Opens the UAC
credwiz Launch credentials backup/restore
Miscellaneous Commands
This list contains all of the miscellaneous commands that can be launched
from Run. These are special commands that allow users to access some niche
features in Windows.
COMMAND ACTIONS
logoff Logs off the user from the device
shutdown Shuts down the system
iexpress Opens the iexpress wizard
sigverif Executes the file signature verifier
flashplayerapp (outdated) Opens Flash player settings
[Link] Opens the Location information window
dialer Opens the phone dialer
bootim Open boot options
charmap Opens the character map
eudcedit Opens the Private character editor for character map
comp Compare files command
tabtip Opens the on-screen keyboard
osk Opens the on-screen keyboard
wscript Opens Windows script hosting settings
tabcal Opens the digitizer calibration tool
wsreset Resets Windows store without deleting applications
wabmig Import contacts to Windows
magnify Opens Windows magnifier
isoburn Windows disk image burner usage
printui Manage printer user interface settings
fxscover Opens fax cover page editor
lpksetup Launches the Language pack installer
regsvr32 Registers DLLs in Windows
psr Launches the screen/step recorder
wiaacmgr Opens Scanner
[Link] Opens the Region settings window
narrator Opens the Narrator settings
dvdplay Plays the dvd from Windows media player
