199 Commands to Master the Windows 10 Run Menu

Windows commands can help you perform certain tasks faster. In addition, knowing them well will allow you to access areas of the system that are usually hidden. Do you want to know which are the most popular commands? We show them to you in this article.

Before we show you the list of commands that you can use in Windows, we will briefly remind you how to execute them. You have two different methods:

• With the Run dialog. The fastest way to make the Run window appear is with the key combination “Windows + R”. In the text field, you must type the command and then press “Enter” to execute it. Some commands may require administrator privileges.
• With the Windows search. Typing any of the commands in the search box on the taskbar has the same effect as the previous method. In this case, the command will be placed as the first result. Therefore, if you press Enter it will also be launched.

List of Windows 10 Commands

In the following table, you have up to 199 commands that you can execute with the method we have explained above. To make it easier for you to consult them, we have placed them in alphabetical order.

Commands	Functions
%AllUsersProfile%	Program data directory
%AppData%	Application data directory
%CommonProgramFiles%	Common Files Directory
%HomeDrive%	Home Directory. Most of the time it is C
%HomePath%	Start path
%LogonServer%	Network server path
%ProgramFiles%	Program Files directory
%SystemDrive%	System unit. Most of the time it is C
%SystemRoot%	System root
%Temp%	Temporary folder
%UserProfile%	User profile
%WinDir%	Windows Directory
appwiz.cpl	Programs and characteristics
azman.msc	Authorization manager
bootim	Boot options
c: (alternate method: \)	Unit C
calc	Calculator
certmgr.msc	Certificate manager
charmap	Characters map
chkdsk	Check disk
cleanmgr	Disk Cleanup
cliconfg	Client Configuration Utility
cmd	Symbol of the system
colorcpl	Color management
comexp.msc	Component Services
comp	Compare files command
compmgmt.msc	Computer management
CompMgmtLauncher	Computer management
computerdefaults	Default apps
control	All elements of the Control Panel
control access.cpl	Accessibility center
admintools control	Management tools
control appwiz.cpl ,, 1	Get programs
control appwiz.cpl ,, 2	Windows features
control appwiz.cpl ,, 3	Set program access and computer defaults
color control	Personalization settings
desktop control	Personalization settings
control folders	File Explorer Options
control fonts	Sources
keyboard control	Keyboard Properties
mouse control	Mouse Properties
control netconnections	Network connections
control printers	Devices and printers
control schedtasks	Task scheduler
control userpasswords2	Advanced User Control Panel
control.exe /name microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu	Taskbar Settings
control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting	Troubleshoot setup issues
control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts	User account
credwiz	Wizard for stored usernames and passwords
cttune	ClearType Text Tuner
dccw	Screen color calibration
debug	Debug folder
defrag	Defrag command
desk.cpl	Display settings
devicepairingwizard	Add a device
devmgmt.msc	Device administrator
dfrgui	Optimize drives
dialer	Phone dialer
diskmgmt.msc	Disk management
diskpart	Diskpart command
displayswitch	Project Menu
dpapimig	Migration of protected content
dpiscaling	Display settings
drwatson	Windows debugger (not included in the latest versions)
dvdplay	Play DVD
dxdiag	DirectX Diagnostic Tool
edit	Edit command
eudcedit	Private character editor
eventvwr	Events viewer
excel	Excel
excel /safe	Excel in safe mode
explorer	File Browser
filehistory	File history
firefox	Firefox
firewall.cpl	Windows Defender Firewall
flashplayerapp	Flash Player Settings Manager
fonts	Fonts folder
fontview	Windows font viewer
fsmgmt.msc	Shared folders
fsquirt	Bluetooth file transfer
ftp	FTP command
fxscover	Fax cover editor
gpedit.msc	Local Group Policy Editor
hdwwiz	Add Hardware Wizard
hdwwiz.cpl	Device administrator
iexplore	Internet explorer
iexpress	Iexpress Assistant
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
intl.cpl	Region Settings
irprops.cpl	Infrared
iscsicpl	Microsoft iSCSC Initiator Configuration Tool
isoburn	Using the Windows Disc Image Burner
javaws	Java web home
joy.cpl	Gaming Devices
launchtm	Task Manager
logoff	Log out of the computer
lpksetup	Language pack installer
lusrmgr.msc	Local users and groups
magnify	Magnifying glass
mailto:	Open the default mail app
main.cpl	Mouse Properties
main.cpl keyboard	Keyboard Properties
mblctr	Windows Mobility Center
mdsched	Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
migwiz	Easy Windows Transfer
mip	Math input panel
mmc	Console root
mmsys.cpl	Sound
mobsync	Sync center
msaccess	Microsoft Access
msconfig	System configuration utility
msdt	Diagnostic wizard for troubleshooting
msinfo32	System information
mspaint	Microsoft Paint
msra	Windows remote assistance
mstsc	Connection to remote desktop
narrator	Narrator settings
ncpa.cpl	Network connections
netplwiz	Advanced User Account Control Panel
netstat	View active connections at the command prompt
notepad	memo pad
nslookup	Run NSLOOKUP command
odbcad32	ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbcconf	ODBC configuration
optionalfeatures	Windows features
osk	On-screen keyboard
outlook	Microsoft Outlook
outlook /safe	Microsoft Outlook Safe Mode
pbrush	Painting
perfmon	Performance monitor
perfmon /res	Resource and performance monitor
powercfg.cpl	Energy options
powerpnt	Microsoft PowerPoint
powerpoint /safe	Microsoft PowerPoint Safe Mode
powershell	Windows PowerShell
powershell_ise	Windows PowerShell ISE
presentationsettings	Presentation settings
printbrmui	Printer migration
printmanagement.msc	Print management
printui	Change print settings
psr	Step recorder
recdisc	Microsoft Windows Repair Disc
recoverydrive	Recovery Media Creator
regedit	Registry Editor
regsvr32	Microsoft log server
rekeywiz	File encryption
rsop.msc	Resulting policy set
rstrui	Windows system restore
sdclt	Windows Backup
secpol.msc	Local security policy editor
services.msc	Services
shell:recyclebinfolder	Open the recycle bin
shrpubw	Share creation wizard
shutdown	Turn off the computer
sigverif	File signature verification
slui	Windows activation
sndvol	Volume mixer
snippingtool	Clipping tool
sysdm.cpl	Change computer settings
systempropertiesadvanced	Advanced system settings
systempropertiescomputername	Change computer settings
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention	Change data execution prevention settings
systempropertieshardware	Hardware configuration
systempropertiesperformance	Performance options
systempropertiesprotection	System protection settings
systempropertiesremote	Remote system configuration
systemreset	System Reset for Windows
tabcal	Digital calibration tool
tabletpc.cpl	Pen and tap settings
tabtip	Soft keyboard
taskmgr	Task Manager
taskschd.msc	Task scheduler
telephon.cpl	Location information
timedate.cpl	Date and Time
tpm.msc	Trusted platform module management
TpmInit	Manage TPM Security Hardware
useraccountcontrolsettings	User account control
utilman	Narrator settings
verifier	Driver Verifier Manager
wab	Contacts:
wabmig	Import to Windows Contacts
wbemtest	Windows Management Instrumentation Tester
website address	Open the URL entered in the default browser
wf.msc	Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
wfs	Windows Fax and Scan
wiaacmgr	Scanner
winhlp32	Windows Help (not compatible with Windows 10)
winver	About Windows
winword	Word
wmimgmt.msc	Windows management instrumentation
wmplayer	Windows Media Player
Word /safe	Word safe mode
wordpad	Wordpad
write	Wordpad
wscript	Windows script host configuration
wscui.cpl	Security and maintenance
wsreset	Windows reset
wusa	Standalone Windows Update Installer
xpsrchvw	XPS viewer

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