Windows Run Command Cheat Sheet
Windows Tips And Tricks
Yesterday, I Published a hub on Browser Shortcuts(Cheat Sheet). It received a nice positive response which has compelled me to write this hub: Windows Run Command(Cheat Sheet). The windows Run command shortcut will give you a quick access to applications and some of the deeply hidden customization options on windows system. The shortcut key for the Run command is Windows + [R]. So here is the Windows Run Command Shortcuts List for you:
DIAGNOSTICS AND REPAIR
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
chkdsk
| Check Disk
|
diskmgmt
| Disk Management And Partitioning
|
dcomcnfg
| View And manage Services
|
dxdiag
| DirectX Troubleshooting
|
clenmgr
| Disk Cleaning
|
dfrgui
| Defragment Drive With GUI
|
verifier
| Verify Installed Drivers
|
msdt
| MS Support Diagnostic Tool
|
perfmon
| Performance Monitor
|
sfc
| File Checker
|
msinfo32
| System Information
|
sysdm.cpl
| System Properties
|
sdclt
| Backup
|
syskey
| System Security Tool
|
dfrg
| Defragment Drive
|
helpctr
| Help And Support
|
sfc/scannow
| Start Scanning System
|
sfc/scanonce
| Scan At Next Boot
|
sfc/scanboot
| Scan At Every boot
|
sfc/revert
| Return To Default Settings
|
sfc/purgecache
| Clear Cache
|
tcptest
| TCP Tester
|
TOOLS
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
calc
| Calculator
|
clipbrd
| Clipboard Viewer
|
cmd
| Command Prompt
|
dvdplay
| Play Inserted DVDs
|
excel
| MS Excel
|
explorer
| Windows Explorer
|
freecell
| Play Card Game
|
frontpg
| MS Frontpage
|
igfxzoom
| Zoom Utility
|
magnify
| Windows Magnifier
|
mobsync
| MS Synchronisation
|
moviemk
| Windows Movie Maker
|
mplay32
| Basic WMP, Not Wmp Classic
|
mrt
| Malicious Software Removal Tool
|
mshearts
| Play Hearts
|
mspaint
| MS Paint
|
mstsc
| Remote Desktop
|
msword
| MS Word
|
notepad
| Notepad
|
osk
| On Screen Keyboard
|
pinball
| Play pinball
|
powerpnt
| MS Powerpoint
|
slui
| Windows Activation
|
snippingtool
| Snipping Tool For Screenshots
|
soundrecorder
| Record Sounds
|
spider
| Spider Solitaire
|
stickynote
| Add a Sticky Note To Desktop
|
taskmgr
| Task Manager
|
winmine
| Minesweeper
|
wmplayer
| Windows Media Player
|
write
| Wordpad
|
CONTROL PANEL
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
control
| Control Panel
|
control admintools
| Administrative Tools
|
control color
| Manage Appearance
|
control desktop
| Display Properties
|
control folders
| Folder Properies
|
control fonts
| Font Manager
|
control keyboard
| Keyboard Properties
|
control mouse
| Mouse properties
|
control netconnections
| Manage Network Connections
|
control printers
| Manage Printers And Scanners
|
control schedtasks
| Manage Schedule Tasks
|
contro userpasswords2
| Control Usernames And Passwords
|
INTERNET
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
iexplore
| Internet Explorer
|
iexpress
| Internet Express Wizard
|
inetcpl.cpl
| Internet Settings
|
ipconfig
| Configure TCP/IP
|
firewall.cpl
| Windows Firewall
|
wf.msc
| Firewall and Security
|
inetwiz
| Internet Setup Wizard
|
ipconfig/all
| Display Current TCP/IP Settings
|
ipconfig/displaydns
| Show DNS cache
|
ipconfig/flushdns
| Clean DNS Cache
|
ipconfig/registerdns
| Refreshes Connection
|
ipconfig/showclassid
| Shows DHCP Class ID
|
ipconfig/setclassid
| Specify DHCP Class ID
|
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT CONTROL PANEL
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
appwiz.cpl
| Add Or Remove Programs
|
credwiz
| Stored Usernames And Passwords
|
desk.cpl
| Display Properties
|
devmgmt.msc
| Device manager
|
directx.cpl
| DirectX Control player
|
dpinst
| Install Drivers
|
dpiscaling
| Adjust Dots Per Inch Scaling
|
eventvwr.msc
| Event Viewer
|
fonts
| Open Fonts Folder
|
gpedit.msc
| Group Policy Editor
|
hdwwiz.cpl
| Add hardware Wizard
|
intl.cpl
| Change Regional Settings
|
javaws
| Java Control Panel
|
lusrmgr
| User And Group Manager
|
mmsys.cpl
| Audio Management
|
msconfig
| Change Various Aspects Of The System
|
optional features
| Manage Optional Features
|
powercfg.cpl
| Power Management And Lid Option(Where Applicable)
|
regedit
| Edit Registry
|
rekeywiz
| Encrypt File System
|
secpol.msc
| Security Settings
|
sndvol
| Adjust Sound Volume
|
sysedit
| Edit System Configuration
|
timedate.cpl
| Date And Time Settings
|
utilman
| Utility Manager
|
wscui.cpl
| Security Settings
|
wuapp
| Windows Update Application
|
FILES AND FOLDERS
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
migwiz
| Migration Wizard
|
comp
| Compare Files
|
sigverif
| Verify File Signatures
|
c:, e:, d: etc
| Open Directory
|
c:/path
| Open Path
|
findfast.cpl
| Quick Search
|
SESSION MANAGEMENT
Command
| Function
|
|---|---|
logoff
| Log Off Windows
|
shutdown
| Shut Down Windows
|
Windows Run Command Cheat Comments
Pretty handy, dear!
It's always good to have a shortcut especially when you handle more than 3 windows open at a time! Thanks for sharing!
Thumbs up!
Warmest regards and infinite eternal blessings,
Al
Thank you so much Mystique for the kind words. I am glad you found it useful. Thanks for thumbs up. Take Care.
Extremely useful hub, you've done some research here. I'm bookmarking this for future use as I don't think theres any way I'm going to be able to memorize all of those commands. Thanks for posting.
Thank you so much James for the kind words. I am happy that you found the hub useful!!!
Thanks, I had no idea you could do all this.... lol
I am glad that you liked it!!
Thanks for sharing, it is very useful....
Thank you!!
Abe Normal 2 years ago
One of my personal favorite dos-prompt commands, since I like the dos prompt so much better than windows Vista Home Premium, is C:/deltree *.* and C:/deltree C:
Uhhhh, was it something I said?