Posted on 12/24/2024 11:51:29 AM PST by daniel1212
Run Dialog box is something that is one of the favorite utilities for an avid Windows user. Its been around since Windows 95 and became an important part of Windows User Experience over the years. While its only duty is to quickly open apps and other tools, many power users like us at TechCult, love the handy nature of the Run dialog box. Since it can access any tool, setting, or app as long as you know the command for it, we decided to give you the cheat sheet to help you breeze through Windows like a pro...
pressing Windows + R keys together..
We have shown few commonly used Run commands in the table below.
| RUN COMMANDS | ACTIONS |
| cmd | Opens the Command prompt |
| control | Access Windows 11 Control Panel |
| regedit | Opens the Registry Editor |
| msconfig | Opens the System Information window |
| services.msc | Opens Services utility |
| explorer | Opens the File Explorer |
| gpedit.msc | Opens the Local Group Policy Editor |
| chrome | Opens up Google Chrome |
| firefox | Opens up Mozilla Firefox |
| explore or microsoft-edge: | Opens up Microsoft Edge |
| msconfig | Opens the System Configuration dialog box |
| %temp% or temp | Opens the Temporary files folder |
| cleanmgr | Opens the Disk Cleanup dialog |
| taskmgr | Opens the Task Manager |
| netplwiz | Manage User Accounts |
| appwiz.cpl | Access Programs and Features Control panel |
| devmgmt.msc or hdwwiz.cpl | Access Device Manager |
| powercfg.cpl | Manage Windows Power options |
| shutdown | Shuts down your Computer |
| dxdiag | Opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool |
| calc | Opens the Calculator |
| resmon | Check up on System Resource (Resource Monitor) |
| notepad | Opens up an untitled Notepad |
| powercfg.cpl | Access Power Options |
| compmgmt.msc or compmgmtlauncher | Opens Computer Management console |
| . | Opens up the current user profile directory |
| .. | Open up the Users folder |
| osk | Open On-Screen Keyboard |
| ncpa.cpl or control netconnection | Access Network Connections |
| main.cpl or control mouse | Access mouse properties |
| diskmgmt.msc | Opens the Disk Management Utility |
| mstsc | Open up Remote Desktop Connection |
| powershell | Open Windows PowerShell window |
| control folders | Access Folder Options |
| firewall.cpl | Access Windows Defender Firewall |
| logoff | Logout of the Current User Account |
| write | Open Microsoft Wordpad |
| mspaint | Open untitled MS Paint |
| optionalfeatures | Turn Windows Features On/Off |
| \ | Open the C: Drive |
| sysdm.cpl | Open System Properties dialog |
| perfmon.msc | Monitor the performance of the system |
| mrt | Open Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| charmap | Open Windows Character Map table |
| snippingtool | Open Snipping Tool |
| winver | Check Windows Version |
| magnify | Open Microsoft Magnifier |
| diskpart | Open Disk Partition Manager |
| Enter Website URL | Open any website |
| dfrgui | Open Disk Defragmenter utility |
| mblctr | Open Windows Mobility Center |
Also Read: Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts
To quickly use Run command, hold down the Windows key (left corner keyboard, w/ flag on it) together with the r key, and let go. Type of copy and paste the command and hit OK or Enter.
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Thanks for this. Very nice.
Should also list the closest exit/door when you think about the Windows “Run” commands...
BFLR
Nice. I bet I could brick my computer real good using some of those.
Or you can create icons on the desktop, start menu, all apps list, and/or task-bar — and just click..
Bookmark.
A list for Linux (flavor of) could accompany it.
Note (under other helps) that you can also create a Quick launch menu for your taskbar, either for a custom folders or the default Quick launch (buried in %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch) . Right click on your taskbar and hit Toolbars and then New Toolbars and navigate you the folder of your choice. You may need https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher
which will allow you to restore the Quick Launch Toolbar in Win 11. Install ExplorerPatcher, r. click on Taskbar, hit Properties for more options.
You can also make and send folder or program shortcuts to the Send to folder (%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo), whereby you can send files as images or documents (such as web pages) to be opened by these programs, which may be better than the default Open with or navigating dialogs.
To do so, click on the Send to folder in %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\ and then place that shortcut in the folder itself. Then you can right click on program shortcuts such as to image viewers, editors, and send them to the Send to folder, and then if you want to open up an image or document in one of a program designed for it other than the default then you can right click on it and point to Send to and one of the programs you placed there for such.
May all be used for what is good in God's sight, thank Him.
Most or all should work in that also.
The Unix shell works better. Windows IS the virus. :)
In the interest of the safety of a certain class of post -Windows 11 users, Linux-only promoters, the selfdestruct.exe command has been removed.
I’ve enjoyed this command, it tends to keep Management alert because they ask questions:
To recursively remove a directory and its contents in Unix, you can use the rm command with the -r flag:
rm -r directory: Deletes the directory and all of its contents
Bttt
BFL
ctl-alt-del was always my favorite.
I actually made that one up.
Interesting list of commands. I wouldn’t dare try any of them. I used to be a UNIX user and remember how powerful some of those were. I only did a handful of UNIX commands though.
There’s always a work around
Run: DEL *.*
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