List of Useful Run Commands

Run Command is a built-in application on your windows computer to directly open an application or setting. You can access applications using the run command in 3 easy steps:
1. Press win+ R

2. Type the keyword / command for the application / setting

3. Press Enter (If installed, it will open-up google chrome)

Here are the list of some useful run commands for Windows:

Command	Program / Settings
ac3filter.cpl	Opens AC3 Filter (if installed)
access.cpl	Accessibility Controls
accwiz	Accessibility Wizard
acrobat	Adobe Acrobat (if installed)
acrodist	Adobe Distiller (if installed)
appwiz.cpl	Add/Remove Programs
calc	Calculator
certmgr.msc	Certificate Manager
charmap	Character Map
chkdsk	Check Disk Utility
chrome	Google Chrome (if installed)
ciadv.msc	Indexing Service
cleanmgr	Disk Cleanup Utility
cliconfg	SQL Client Configuration
clipbrd	Clipboard Viewer
cmd	Command Prompt
compmgmt.msc	Computer Management
conf	Netmeeting
control	Control Panel
control admintools	Administrative Tools
control color	Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected)
control desktop	Display Properties
control fonts	Fonts
control keyboard	Keyboard Properties
control mouse	Mouse Properties
control netconnections	Network Connections
control printers	Printers and Faxes
control schedtasks	Scheduled Tasks
dcomcnfg	Component Services
ddeshare	DDE Shares
desk.cpl	Display Properties
devmgmt.msc	Device Manager
dfrg.msc	Disk Defragment
dialer	Phone Dialer
directx.cpl	Direct X Control Panel (if installed)*
diskmgmt.msc	Disk Management
diskpart	Disk Partition Manager
drwtsn32	Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility
dxdiag	Direct X Troubleshooter
eudcedit	Private Character Editor
eventvwr.msc	Event Viewer
excel	Microsoft Excel (if installed)
explorer	Windows Explorer
findfast.cpl	Findfast
firefox	Firefox (if installed)
firewall.cpl	Windows Firewall
folders	Folders Properties
fonts	Fonts Folder
formdesigner	Adobe Designer (if installed)
freecell	Free Cell Card Game
frontpg	Microsoft Frontpage (if installed)
fsmgmt.msc	Shared Folders
fsquirt	Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
gpedit.msc	Group Policy Editor (XP Prof)
hdwwiz.cpl	Add Hardware Wizard
helpctr	Help and Support
hypertrm	HyperTerminal
icwconn1	Internet Connection Wizard
iexplore	Internet Explorer
iexpress	Iexpress Wizard
imageready	Adobe ImageReady (if installed)
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
inetwiz	Internet Setup Wizard
intl.cpl	Regional Settings
ipconfig /all	IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration)
ipconfig /displaydns	IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents)
ipconfig /flushdns	IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents)
ipconfig /registerdns	IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS)
ipconfig /release	IP Configuration (Release All Connections)
ipconfig /renew	IP Configuration (Renew All Connections)
ipconfig /setclassid	IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID)
ipconfig /showclassid	IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID)
javaws	Java Control Panel (if installed)
joy.cpl	Game Controllers
jpicpl32.cpl	Java Control Panel (if installed)
logoff	Logs You Out Of Windows
lusrmgr.msc	Local Users and Groups
magnify	Windows Magnifier
main.cpl	Mouse Properties
migwiz	Files and Settings Transfer Tool
mmsys.cpl	Sounds and Audio
mobsync	Microsoft Syncronization Tool
moviemk	Microsoft Movie Maker
mrt	Malicious Software Removal Tool
msaccess	Microsoft Access (if installed)
msconfig	System Configuration Utility
mshearts	Hearts Card Game
msimn	Outlook Express
msinfo32	System Information
msmsgs	Windows Messenger
mspaint	Microsoft Paint
mstsc	Remote Desktop
ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
nero	Nero (if installed)
netsetup.cpl	Network Setup Wizard
notepad	Notepad
ntbackup	Windows Backup Utility (if installed)
ntmsmgr.msc	Removable Storage
ntmsoprq.msc	Removable Storage Operator Requests
nusrmgr.cpl	User Account Management
nvtuicpl.cpl	Nview Desktop Manager (if installed)
odbccp32.cpl	ODBC Data Source Administrator
osk	On Screen Keyboard
packager	Object Packager
password.cpl	Password Properties
pbrush	Paint
perfmon	Performance Monitor
perfmon.msc	Performance Monitor
photoshop	Adobe Photoshop (if installed)
pinball	Pinball Game
powercfg.cpl	Power Configuration
powerpnt	Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed)
printers	Printers Folder
QuickTime.cpl	Quicktime (If Installed)
quicktimeplayer	Quicktime Player (if installed)
rasphone	Remote Access Phonebook
realplay	Real Player (if installed)
regedit	Registry Editor
regedit32	Registry Editor
rsop.msc	Resultant Set of Policy (XP Prof)
secpol.msc	Local Security Settings
services.msc	Services
sfc /cachesize=x	System File Checker Utility (Sets Cache Size to size x)
sfc /purgecache	System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache)
sfc /revert	System File Checker Utility (Return Scan Setting To Default)
sfc /scanboot	System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot)
sfc /scannow	System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately)
sfc /scanonce	System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At The Next Boot)
shutdown	Shuts Down Windows
sigverif	File Signature Verification Tool
spider	Spider Solitare Card Game
sticpl.cpl	Scanners and Cameras
sysdm.cpl	System Properties
sysedit	System Configuration Editor
syskey	Windows System Security Tool
taskmgr	Task Manager
tcptest	TCP Tester
telephon.cpl	Phone and Modem Options
telnet	Telnet Client
timedate.cpl	Date and Time Properties
tourstart	Windows XP Tour Wizard
tweakui	Tweak UI (if installed)
utilman	Utility Manager
verifier	Driver Verifier Utility
wab	Windows Address Book
wabmig	Windows Address Book Import Utility
wiaacmgr	Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected)
winchat	Microsoft Chat
winmine	Minesweeper Game
winver	Windows Version (to show which version of windows)
winword	Microsoft Word (if installed)
wmimgmt.msc	Windows Management Infrastructure
wmplayer	Windows Media Player
write	Wordpad
wscui.cpl	Security Center
wuaucpl.cpl	Automatic Updates
wupdmgr	Windows Update Launches