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.

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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:
explorer.exe Shell:::{2559a1f3-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}

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

services.msc Open Windows services

mmc Opens Microsoft management console root

regedit Opens the Registry editor

dfrgui Opens Windows disk defragmentation

devmgmt.msc 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

diskmgmt.msc Opens the Disk management

comexp.msc Opens Component services console

azman.msc Opens the Authorization manager window

compmgmt.msc Launches Computer management

Opens the Local group policy editor (not available on systems running
gpedit.msc Windows home edition OS)

Opens the Local security policy editor (not available on systems running
secpol.msc Windows home edition OS)
lusrmgr.msc Opens Local users and group window

compmgmtlaunche
r Launches Computer management

certmgr.msc 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

wmimgmt.msc Launches Windows Management instrumentation window

wbemtest Launches Windows management instrumentation tester

tpm.msc Launches the TPM management window

taskschd.msc Launches the Task scheduler

control schedtasks Launches the Task scheduler

fsmgmt.msc Launches Shared folder management window

rsop.msc 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

timedate.cpl Opens the time and date settings

control mouse Opens the Mouse properties window

main.cpl Opens the Mouse properties window

main.cpl mouse Opens the Mouse properties window

control keyboard Opens Keyboard properties window

main.cpl keyboard Opens Keyboard properties window

mmsys.cpl Opens the Sound Properties window

control mmsys.cpl sounds Opens the Sound control panel

desk.cpl Opens the display setting window

appwiz.cpl Opens Programs and features window

filehistory Opens the file history window

computerdefaults Opens App defaults window in Settings

control.exe /name
microsoft.troubleshooting Opens the troubleshooter panel in Settings

control appwiz.cpl,,3 Launches App defaults and access window

Launches Windows security and maintenance

wscui.cpl window

powercfg.cpl Opens the Power configuration window

utilman Opens the Accessibility setting window

tabletpc.cpl 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

sysdm.cpl 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 appwiz.cpl,,2 Opens Windows features window

optionalfeatures Opens Windows features window

control access.cpl 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

hdwwiz.cpl 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)

joy.cpl Opens the game controllers window

sndvol Opens the volume control panel

mmsys.cpl 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

wf.msc Opens Windows defender with firewall

inetcpl.cpl Opens Internet properties window

firewall.cpl 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 appwiz.cpl,,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

desk.cpl 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

control.exe /name
Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu 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

control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts 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

telephon.cpl 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

intl.cpl Opens the Region settings window

narrator Opens the Narrator settings

dvdplay Plays the dvd from Windows media player