10 Useful Windows Run Commands (Win + R)

Pressing Windows + R opens the Run dialog box, which lets you quickly launch applications, system tools, and configuration settings. This shortcut is an efficient way to navigate Windows without relying on the Start menu or File Explorer.

Below is a collection of commonly used Run commands and their functions.

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System and Administrative Tools

• cmd – Launches Command Prompt

• powershell – Opens Windows PowerShell

• services.msc – Opens the Services console

• taskmgr – Launches Task Manager

• msconfig – Opens System Configuration

• eventvwr – Opens Event Viewer

• compmgmt.msc – Opens Computer Management

• regedit – Launches the Registry Editor

• perfmon – Opens Performance Monitor

• gpedit.msc – Opens Group Policy Editor (if available)

• dxdiag – Opens the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

• cleanmgr – Launches Disk Cleanup

• diskmgmt.msc – Opens Disk Management

• sysdm.cpl – Opens System Properties

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Networking and Connectivity

• ncpa.cpl – Opens Network Connections

• inetcpl.cpl – Opens Internet Options

• mstsc – Launches Remote Desktop Connection

• control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter – Opens Network and Sharing Center

• wf.msc – Opens Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security

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Control Panel Applets

• control – Opens the Control Panel

• appwiz.cpl – Opens Programs and Features

• powercfg.cpl – Opens Power Options

• timedate.cpl – Opens Date and Time settings

• desk.cpl – Opens Display Settings

• hdwwiz.cpl – Opens Device Manager

• sysdm.cpl – Opens System Properties

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File System and Folder Shortcuts

• . – Opens the current user’s home directory

• .. – Opens the parent directory

• control folders – Opens Folder Options

• %temp% – Opens the Temporary Files directory

• shell:startup – Opens the Startup folder

• shell:sendto – Opens the SendTo folder

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System Utilities

• notepad – Opens Notepad

• calc – Launches Calculator

• charmap – Opens Character Map

• mspaint – Opens Paint

• snippingtool – Opens the Snipping Tool

• osk – Opens the On-Screen Keyboard

• write – Opens WordPad

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Other Helpful Commands

• explorer – Opens File Explorer

• control printers – Opens Devices and Printers

• control keyboard – Opens Keyboard settings

• control mouse – Opens Mouse settings

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