The Run dialog box is one of the favorite utilities of the avid Windows user. It has been around since Windows 95 and has become an important part of the Windows user experience over the years. While its sole function is to quickly open applications and other tools, many power users like us at Ahla Home love the practicality of the Run dialog box. Since it can access any tool, setting, or application as long as you know its command, we decided to give you a cheat sheet to help you navigate Windows like a pro. But before we get to the complete list of Windows 11 Run commands, let's learn how to open and use the Run dialog box first. Furthermore, we've outlined the steps to clear the Run command history.
Complete list of Windows 11 boot commands
The dialog box is used. "employment" To open Windows apps, settings, tools, files, and folders directly in Windows 11.
How to open and use the Run dialog box
There are three ways to launch the Run dialog box on Windows 11:
- By pressing keys Windows + R together
- Through a list Quick Link By pressing keys Windows + X At the same time and choose an option Operation.
- Through a list START YOUR Search by clicking on to open.
Moreover, you can also install the dialog box icon. "employment" In the taskbar or menu "Start" To open it with one click.
1. Most used in Windows 11, Run commands
We have shown a few of the commonly used commands in the table below.
| Run the run commands | Procedures |
| cmd | Opens the command prompt. |
| control | Access the Windows 11 Control Panel |
| regedit | Opens the registry editor. |
| msconfig | Opens the System Information window. |
| services.msc | Opens the Services tool |
| explorer | Opens File Explorer |
| gpedit.msc | Opens the Local Group Policy Editor. |
| chrome | Open Google Chrome |
| firefox | Open Mozilla Firefox |
| explore or microsoft-edge: | Opens Microsoft Edge |
| msconfig | The System Configuration dialog box opens. |
| %temp% or temp | Opens the temporary files folder. |
| cleanmgr | The Disk Cleanup dialog box opens. |
| taskmgr | Opens Task Manager |
| netplwiz | User Account Management |
| appwiz.cpl | Access Programs and Features Control Panel |
| devmgmt.msc or hdwwiz.cpl | Access Device Manager |
| powercfg.cpl | Manage power options in Windows |
| shutdown | Your computer shuts down |
| dxDiag | Opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. |
| tracing | Opens the calculator |
| formally | Resource Monitor |
| notepad | Notepad opens without a title. |
| powercfg.cpl | Access power options |
| compmgmt.msc or compmgmtlauncher | Opens the Computer Management console. |
| . | Opens the current user profile directory. |
| .. | Open the Users folder |
| osk | On-screen keyboard open |
| ncpa.cpl or control netconnection | Network access |
| main.cpl or control mouse | Access mouse properties |
| diskmgmt.msc | Open the Disk Management utility |
| mstsc | Open a remote desktop connection |
| powershell | Open Windows PowerShell window |
| control folders | Access folder options |
| firewall.cpl | Access Windows Defender Firewall |
| logoff | Log out of the current user account |
| write | Open Microsoft Wordpad |
| mspaint | Open MS Paint without a title |
| optionalfeatures | Turn Windows features on/off |
| \ | Open drive C: |
| sysdm.cpl | Open the System Properties dialog box. |
| perfmon.msc | System performance monitoring |
| mrt | Open the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| charmap | Open a character map table in Windows |
| snippingtool | Open the Snipping Tool |
| winver | Check your Windows version |
| magnify | Open Microsoft Magnifier |
| diskpart | Open Disk Partition Manager |
| Enter Website URL | Open any website |
| dfrgui | Open Disk Defragmenter |
| mblctr | Open Mobility Center |
2. Run control panel commands
You can also access the Control Panel from the Run dialog box. Some Control Panel commands are listed in the table below.
| Run the run commands | Procedures |
| Timedate.cpl | Open the date and time properties. |
| Fonts | Open the Fonts control panel folder. |
| Inetcpl. cpl | Open Internet Properties |
| main.cpl keyboard | Open keyboard properties |
| control mouse | Open mouse properties |
| mmsys.cpl | Access audio properties |
| control mmsys. cpl sounds | Open the sound control panel |
| control printers | Access the properties of devices and printers |
| admintools control | Open the Administrative Tools (Windows Tools) folder in Control Panel. |
| intl.cpl | Open area properties Language, Date/Time format, Keyboard language. |
| wscui.cpl | Access security and maintenance control panel. |
| desk.cpl | Control the display settings |
| Control desktop | Customization control settings |
| control userpasswords or control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts | Manage current user account |
| Control userpasswords2 | Open the User Accounts dialog box. |
| devicepairingwizard | Open Add Device Wizard |
| record | Create a system repair disc |
| shrpubw | Create a shared folder handler |
| Control schedtasks or taskschd.msc | Open the task scheduler |
| wf. msc | Access Windows Firewall with Advanced Security |
| systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention | Data Execution Prevention (DEP) |
| rstruct | Access System Restore Feature |
| fsmgmt.msc | Open the Shared Folders window |
| systempropertiesperformance | arrive to Performance options |
| tabletpc. cpl | Access pen and touch options |
| DCCW | Control screen color calibration |
| User Account Control Settings | To adjust User Account Control (UAC) settings |
| mobsync | Open Microsoft Sync Center |
| sdclt | Access the backup and restore control panel |
| slui | View and change Windows activation settings |
| wfs | Open Windows Fax and Scan |
| control access.cpl | Open the Ease of Access Center |
| control appwiz.cpl,,1 | Install software from the network |
3. Run commands to access settings.
to reach Windows Settings Through the dialog box "employment" There are also some commands listed in the table below.
| Run the run commands |
Procedures
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| ms-settings:windowsupdate | Open Windows Update settings |
| ms-settings: windowsupdate-action | Check for updates on the Windows Update page. |
| ms-settings:windowsupdate-options | Access Windows Update Advanced options |
| ms-settings:windowsupdate-history | View Windows Update history |
| ms-settings:windowsupdate-optionalupdates | View optional updates |
| ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions | Schedule a restart |
| ms-settings:delivery-optimization | Delivery Optimization Open Delivery Optimization settings |
| ms-settings:windowsinsider | Join the Windows Insider Program |
4. Run Internet Settings commands
Below is a list of commands to set up the Internet in the table below.
| Run the run commands | Procedures |
| ipconfig / all | Display information about the IP configuration and address of each adapter. |
| ipconfig / release | Release all local IP addresses and broken connections. |
| ipconfig / renew | Renew all local IP addresses and reconnect to the Internet and network. |
| ipconfig / displaydns | View the contents of the DNS cache. |
| Ipconfig / flushdns | Delete DNS cache contents |
| ipconfig/registerdns | Update DHCP and re-register DNS names and IP addresses. |
| ipconfig /showclassid | Display DHCP Class ID |
| ipconfig/setclassid | Modify DHCP Class ID |
5. Run commands to open different folders in File Explorer
Here is a list of Run commands to open different folders in File Explorer:
| Run the run commands | Procedures |
| recent | Open the recent files folder |
| documents | Open the Documents folder |
| downloads | Open the Downloads folder |
| favorites | Open Favorites folder |
| pictures | Open the images folder |
| videos | Open the video folder |
| Type Drive name followed by a colon or Folder path |
Open a specific drive location or folder |
| one drive linux | Open OneDrive folder |
| shell: AppsFolder | Open the Applications folder |
| wab | Open Windows Address Book |
| % AppData% | Open the application data folder |
| debugging | Access the debug folder |
| explorer.exe | Open the current user's guide |
| %systemdrive% | Unlock Windows root drive |
6. Run commands to open different applications.
The list of Run commands to open Microsoft applications is shown in the table below:
| Run command actions | Procedures |
| skype | Launch the Windows Skype application |
| excel | Start Microsoft Excel |
| WinWord | Start Microsoft Word |
| powerpnt | Launch Microsoft PowerPoint |
| wmplayer | Open Windows Media Player |
| mspaint | Launch Microsoft Paint |
| access | Run Microsoft Access |
| outlook | Start Microsoft Outlook |
| ms-windows-store: | Launch the Microsoft Store |
7. Run commands to access Windows built-in tools.
Listed below are the Run commands to access the tools built into Windows:
| orders | procedures |
| dialer | unlock the phone |
| windowsdefender: | Open Windows Security (Windows Defender Antivirus) |
| threw out | Open a message on the screen |
| eventvwr.msc | Open Event Viewer |
| fsquirt | Open the Bluetooth Transfer Wizard |
| fsutil | Learn about file and storage utilities. |
| certmgr.msc | Open Certificate Manager |
| msiexec | View Windows Installer details |
| comp | Compare files in the command prompt |
| ftp | Starting an FTP program at an MS-DOS prompt |
| verifier | Run the driver verification tool |
| secpol.msc | Open the Local Security Policy Editor |
| label | To get the serial number of the volume for drive C: |
| migwiz | Open the migration wizard |
| joy.cpl | Configuring game controllers |
| sigverif | Open File Signature Verification Tool |
| eudcedit | Open the special character editor |
| dcomcnfg or comexp.msc | Access Microsoft Component Services |
| dsa. msc | Open the Active Directory Users and Computers Console (ADUC) |
| dssite.msc | Open the Active Directory Sites and Services tool |
| rsop.msc | Open the resulting group from the policy editor. |
| wabmig | Open the Windows Address Book Import Utility |
| telephon.cpl | Setting up phone and modem connections |
| rasphone | Unlock remote access to the phone book |
| odbcad32 | Open ODBC Data Source Administrator |
| cliconfg | Open the SQL Server Agent Network Utility |
| IExpress | Open IExpress Wizard |
| psr | Open the problem steps recorder |
| voice recorder | Open the voice recorder |
| creditwiz | Backup and restore usernames and passwords |
| systempropertiesadvanced | Open the System Properties dialog box (Advanced tab) |
| systempropertiescomputername | Open the System Properties dialog box (Computer Name tab) |
| systempropertieshardware | Open the System Properties dialog box (Hardware tab) |
| systempropertiesremote | Open the System Properties dialog box (Remote tab) |
| system property protection | Open the System Properties dialog box (System Protection tab) |
| iscsicpl | Open the Microsoft iSCSI Initiator Configuration Tool |
| colorcpl | Open the color management tool |
| cttune | Open the ClearType Text Tuner wizard |
| tabcal | Open the digitizer calibration tool. |
| rekeywiz | File Encryption Wizard |
| tpm. msc | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management Tool |
| fxscover | Open the fax cover page editor. |
| the narrator | Opening the narrator |
| Printmanagement.msc | Open the Print Management Tool |
| powershell_ise | Open a Windows PowerShell ISE window |
| wbemtest | Open Windows Management Instrumentation Tester |
| dvdplay | Open DVD player |
| mmc | Open Microsoft Management Console |
| wscript Name_Of_Script.VBS (eg wscript Csscript.vbs) | Execute a Visual Basic program |
8. Other useful miscellaneous commands
In addition to the above list of commands, there are various other run commands as well. They are listed in the table below.
| Run the run commands | Procedures |
| lpksetup | Install or uninstall a display language |
| msdt | Open the Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool |
| wmimgmt.msc | Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) console |
| isoburn | Open Windows Disc Image Burning Tool |
| xpsrchvw | Open XPS Viewer |
| dpapimig | Open the DPAPI Key Migration Wizard |
| azman. msc | Open Authorization Manager |
| locationnotifications | Access to site activity |
| fontview | Open font viewer |
| wiaacmgr | New Scan Wizard |
| printbrmui | Open the printer migration tool |
| odbcconf | Display the ODBC driver configuration and usage dialog box. |
| Printui | Display the printer user interface |
| dpapimig | Open the Migrate Protected Content dialog box. |
| sndvol | Volume control mixer |
| wscui.cpl | Open Windows Action Center |
| mjed | Access the Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler |
| wiaacmgr | Access the Windows Image Acquisition Wizard |
| wusa | View Windows Update Standalone Installer details |
| winhlp32 | Get Windows help and support |
| tabtip | Open the tablet input panel |
| napclcfg | Open NAP Client Configuration Tool |
| rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables | Editing environment variables |
| fontview FONT NAME.ttf (replace “FONT NAME” with the name of the font you wish to view (for example, fontview arial.ttf) | See font preview |
| “C:\Windows\system32\rundll32.exe” keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW | Create a Windows password reset disk (USB) |
| perfmon /rel | Open PC Reliability Monitor |
| C:\Windows\System32\rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditUserProfiles | Open User Profile Settings – Edit/Change Type |
| bootim | Open boot options |
Hence, this is the complete and comprehensive list of Windows 11 boot commands.
How to clear the run command log
If you want to clear the boot history, follow the given steps:
1. Press the keys Windows + R Together to open the dialog box "employment".
2. Write regedit and click OK , as shown.
3. Click "Yeah" In confirmation prompt for User Control Access.
4. In a window Registry Editor Go to the following site path from the address bar.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU
5. Now, select all the files in the left pane except The default و RunMRU.
6. Right-click to open the context menu and select delete , as shown.
7. Click "Yeah" in the dialog box Confirm value deletion.
We hope this list of Windows 11 Run commands will help you in the long run and make you the computer expert in your group. Aside from the above, you can also learn How to Enable God Mode in Windows 11 Easily access and customize settings and tools from a single folder. Write to us in the comments section below with your suggestions and feedback. Also, leave a comment below about the next topic you'd like us to discuss.
