Microsoft created Windows operating system with beautiful interfaces from the simple Disk Operating System (DOS). Still most of the people are convenient in using Command Prompt to get things done. Because it is very difficult to navigate through hundreds of thousands of options available in Windows 10. Due to this fact, Microsoft also offers a quick option using Run command box to open programs and get things done in Windows. In this article, let us show you how to use Run command and top 10 Run commands for Windows 10 that will make your task easy.
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Opening Run Prompt
Run command is part of BASIC programming language used for starting a program. In Windows, people uses Run command to quickly open apps and documents. Simply press ‘Win + R’ shortcut keys to open the Run prompt.
Run Command in Windows 10
You can enter any application name or folder or document in the ‘Open’ text box. Hit enter key to open the app or document. You can also open websites by entering the full URL like https://www.webnots.com.
Remember, you should enter the correct name of the app or folder, otherwise Windows will throw you an error like below.
Run Command Error
Adding Run Command in Menu or Taskbar
Click on ‘Start’ button and go to Windows search box or use Cortana search box. Enter ‘run’, you will see ‘Run’ desktop app showing as first option.
Add Run Command to Desktop and Taskbar
Right click on ‘Run option and select ‘Pin to Start’ to add the Run menu item in the start menu. Otherwise choose ‘Pin to Taskbar’ to add it in taskbar for quick access.
200 Run Commands for Windows 10
| Run Command | Opens What? |
|---|---|
| winver | About Windows |
| devicepairingwizard | Add a Device |
| hdwwiz | Add Hardware Wizard |
| control admintools | Administrative Tools |
| systempropertiesadvanced | Advanced System Settings |
| Netplwiz | Advanced User Accounts Control Panel |
| control userpasswords2 | Advanced User Control Panel |
| control | All Control Panel Items |
| %AppData% | App Data |
| azman.msc | Authorization Manager |
| control color | Personalization Settings |
| control desktop | Personalization Settings |
| fsquirt | Bluetooth File Transfer |
| bootim | Boot Options |
| c: | C Drive |
| calc | Calculator |
| certmgr.msc | Certificate Manager |
| sysdm.cpl | Change Computer Settings |
| systempropertiescomputername | Change Computer Settings |
| systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention | Change Data Execution Prevention Settings |
| printui | Change Printing Settings |
| charmap | Character Map |
| chkdsk | Check Disk |
| cttune | ClearType Text tuner |
| cliconfg | Client Configuration Utility |
| colorcpl | Color Management |
| cmd | Command Prompt |
| %CommonProgramFiles% | Common Files |
| comp | Compare Files Command |
| comexp.msc | Component Services |
| compmgmt.msc | Computer Management |
| CompMgmtLauncher | Computer Management |
| mmc | Console Root |
| wab | Contacts |
| timedate.cpl | Date and time |
| debug | Debug Folder |
| computerdefaults | Default Apps |
| defrag | Defrag Command |
| devmgmt.msc | Device Manager |
| hdwwiz.cpl | Device Manager |
| control printers | Devices and Printers |
| msdt | Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard |
| tabcal | Digital Calibration Tool |
| dxdiag | DirectX Diagnostic Tool |
| cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup |
| diskmgmt.msc | Disk Management |
| diskpart | Diskpart Command |
| dccw | Display Color Calibration |
| desk.cpl | Display Settings |
| dpiscaling | Display Settings |
| drwatson | Dr. Watson |
| verifier | Driver Verifier Manager |
| control access.cpl | Ease of Access Center |
| edit | Edit Command |
| eventvwr | Event Viewer |
| excel | Excel |
| Excel /safe | Excel in Safe Mode |
| nslookup | Execute NSLOOKUP Command |
| fxscover | Fax Cover Page Editor |
| rekeywiz | File Encryption |
| explorer | File Explorer |
| control folders | File Explorer Options |
| filehistory | File History |
| sigverif | File Signature Verification |
| firefox | Firefox |
| flashplayerapp | Flash Player Settings Manager |
| control fonts | Fonts |
| fonts | Fonts Folder |
| ftp | FTP Command |
| joy.cpl | Game Controllers |
| control appwiz.cpl,,1 | Get Programs |
| systempropertieshardware | Hardware Settings |
| %HomeDrive% | Home Drive |
| %HomePath% | Home Path |
| iexpress | Iexpress Wizard |
| wabmig | Import to Windows Contacts |
| irprops.cpl | Infrared |
| iexplore | Internet Explorer |
| inetcpl.cpl | Internet Properties |
| javaws | Java Web Start |
| control keyboard | Keyboard Properties |
| main.cpl keyboard | Keyboard Properties |
| lpksetup | Language Pack Installer |
| gpedit.msc | Local Group Policy Editor |
| secpol.msc | Local Security Policy Editor |
| lusrmgr.msc | Local Users and Groups |
| telephon.cpl | Location Information |
| logoff | Log out of computer |
| magnify | Magnifier |
| TpmInit | Manage TPM Security Hardware |
| mip | Math Input Panel |
| msaccess | Microsoft Access |
| iscsicpl | Microsoft iSCSC Initiator Configurator Tool |
| Outlook | Microsoft Outlook |
| Outlook /safe | Microsoft Outlook Safe Mode |
| mspaint | Microsoft Paint |
| powerpnt | Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Powerpoint /safe | Microsoft PowerPoint Safe Mode |
| regsvr32 | Microsoft Registry Server |
| recdisc | Microsoft Windows Repair Disc |
| control mouse | Mouse Properties |
| main.cpl | Mouse Properties |
| narrator | Narrator Settings |
| utilman | Narrator Settings |
| control netconnections | Network Connections |
| ncpa.cpl | Network Connections |
| %LogonServer% | Network Server Path |
| notepad | Notepad |
| odbcconf | ODBC configuration |
| odbcad32 | ODBC Data Source Administrator |
| osk | On-Screen Keyboard |
| mailto: | Open Default Mail Application |
| Website address | Open entered URL in default browser |
| shell:recyclebinfolder | Open Recycle Bin |
| dfrgui | Optimize Drives |
| pbrush | Paint |
| tabletpc.cpl | Pen and Touch Settings |
| perfmon | Performance Monitor |
| systempropertiesperformance | Performance Options |
| dialer | Phone Dialer |
| dvdplay | Play DVD |
| powercfg.cpl | Power Options |
| presentationsettings | Presentation Settings |
| printmanagement.msc | Print Management |
| printbrmui | Printer Migration |
| eudcedit | Private Character Editor |
| %AllUsersProfile% | Program Data |
| %ProgramFiles% | Program Files |
| appwiz.cpl | Programs and Features |
| displayswitch | Project Menu |
| dpapimig | Protected Content Migration |
| recoverydrive | Recovery Media Creator |
| intl.cpl | Region Settings |
| regedit | Registry Editor |
| mstsc | Remote Desktop Connection |
| perfmon /res | Resource and Performance Monitor |
| rsop.msc | Resultant Set of Policy |
| wiaacmgr | Scanner |
| wscui.cpl | Security and Maintenance |
| services.msc | Services |
| control appwiz.cpl,,3 | Set Program Access and Computer Defaults |
| shrpubw | Share Creation Wizard |
| fsmgmt.msc | Shared Folders |
| shutdown | Shutdown Computer |
| snippingtool | Snipping Tool |
| tabtip | Soft Keyboard |
| mmsys.cpl | Sound |
| psr | Steps Recorder |
| credwiz | Stored User Names and Password Wizard |
| mobsync | Sync Center |
| msconfig | System Configuration Utility |
| %SystemDrive% | System Drive |
| msinfo32 | System Information |
| systempropertiesprotection | System Protection Settings |
| systempropertiesremote | System Remote Settings |
| systemreset | System Reset for Windows |
| %SystemRoot% | System root |
| launchtm | Task Manager |
| taskmgr | Task Manager |
| control schedtasks | Task Scheduler |
| taskschd.msc | Task Scheduler |
| control.exe /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu | Taskbar Settings |
| %Temp% | Temporary Folder |
| control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting | Troubleshoot Settings |
| tpm.msc | Trusted Platform Module Management |
| useraccountcontrolsettings | User Account Control |
| control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts | User Accounts |
| %UserProfile% | User Profile |
| netstat | View Active Connections in Command Prompt |
| sndvol | Volume Mixer |
| slui | Windows Activation |
| sdclt | Windows Backup |
| firewall.cpl | Windows Defender Firewall |
| wf.msc | Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security |
| %WinDir% | Windows Directory |
| isoburn | Windows Disk Image Burner Usage |
| migwiz | Windows Easy Transfer |
| wfs | Windows Fax and Scan |
| control appwiz.cpl,,2 | Windows Features |
| optionalfeatures | Windows Features |
| fontview | Windows Font Viewer |
| winhlp32 | Windows Help (not supported in Windows 10) |
| wmimgmt.msc | Windows Management Instrumentation |
| wbemtest | Windows Management Instrumentation Tester |
| wmplayer | Windows Media Player |
| mdsched | Windows Memory Diagnostics Tool |
| mblctr | Windows Mobility Center |
| powershell | Windows PowerShell |
| powershell_ise | Windows PowerShell ISE |
| msra | Windows Remote Assistance |
| wsreset | Windows Reset |
| wscript | Windows Script Host Settings |
| rstrui | Windows System Restore |
| wusa | Windows Update Standalone Installer |
| winword | Word |
| Word /safe | Word Safe Mode |
| wordpad | WordPad |
| write | WordPad |
| xpsrchvw | XPS Viewer |
| \ | Open C Drive |
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