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A list of useful run commands

Windows "Run" commands help save time and help us become more productive at home or the workplace. The first thing we must do is open the "Run " dialog box, this can be accomplished one of two ways:

The first method is to click on the "Start" button and then click on "Run".

The second method is to use the windows logo key + r and the "Run" dialog box will automatically open up.

Which ever method you choose you should end up with a "Run" dialog box like the picture below.




Run commands:    Function

compmgmt.msc    Opens Computer Management

cmd     Opens Command Prompt

devmgmt.msc     Opens Device Manager

diskmgmt.msc     Opens Disk Management

eventvwr.msc     Opens Event Viewer

gpedit.msc     Opens Group Policies (only in XP Pro and Media Center Edition)

lusrmgr.msc     Opens Local users and groups

msconfig     Opens System Configuration Utility

msinfo32     Opens System Information

perfmon.msc     Opens Performance Monitor

regedit     Opens Registry Editor

services.msc     Opens Services dialog box

sysedit     Opens System Configuration Editor

winver     Shows Windows version information




Run Commands to access various sections of the Control Panel:


appwiz.cpl    Opens Add/Remove Programs

timedate.cpl    Opens Date/Time Properties

desk.cpl    Opens Display Properties

fonts     Opens Fonts Folder

inetcpl.cpl     Opens Internet Properties

main.cpl     Opens Mouse Properties

sysdm.cpl     Opens System Properties

dxdiag     Opens DirectX Diagnostic Tool




Although this is not a complete list of all the "Run" commands , these are the ones that i use most on a daily basis. If you feel that i missed an important "Run" command leave a comment and let me know so that it can be added to the list.

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