
Useful Run Commands to Operate Windows Faster

The Run Command in Windows computers is one of the most unused, but most powerful features. Run command feature, first implemented in Windows 95, and so on. It comes with a single-line command-line interface, which is used to directly open an application or a document, whose path is known.
How to open Run Command
There are two ways to open Run command window.
1) Go to Start >> All Programs >> Accessories >> Run
2) Win + R is the shortcut for Run command.
Some Useful Run Commands For Windows
There are many run commands, But I described here few of them, which are useful to you to operate your computer faster than before. Let’s check them out.
RUN COMMANDACTION
Secpol.msc | Local Security Policy Settings |
Control keyboard | Keyboard Properties |
ipconfig/all | display all IP configuration |
ipconfig/displaydns | Display DNS settings |
ipconfig/flushdns | Removes the content of DNS cache |
ipconfig/renew | Renew IP configuration Settings |
ipconfig/release | Cancels IP configuration |
inetcpl.cpl | Internet Properties |
iexpress | Self extracting/Self Installing .cab file generator |
joy.cpl | Game Controller |
fonts | Windows fonts folder |
control folders | Folder options |
sigverif | File signature verification |
Eventvwr.msc | Event Viewer |
control color | Display Appearance properties |
control desktop | Display properties |
diskpart | Partition manager |
diskmgmt.msc | Disk Management |
dfrg.msc | Disk Defragmenter |
dxdiag | Display System Information |
cleanmgr | Disk cleanup |
devmgmt.msc | Device Manager |
compmgmt.msc | Computer Management |
dcomcnfg | Component Services |
cmd | Command Prompt |
chkdsk | Checking Disk |
charmap | Character Map |
certmgr.msc | Certificate Manager |
calc | Calculator |
fsquirt | Bluetooth file transfer |
wuaucpl.cpl | Automatic Windows updates |
control admintools | Administrative tools |
appwiz.cpl | Add/Remove Programs |
hdwwiz.cpl | Add Hardware |
access.cpl | Accessibility Options |
logoff | Log Off computer |
control mouse | Properties of mouse |
control netconnect | Network Connections |
netsetup.cpl | Network Configuration |
packager | Manage links |
osk | On-Screen keyboard |
perfmon.msc | Monitor performance |
powercfg.cpl | Power Options |
control printers | Printer and Fax properties |
regedit | Registry Editor |
mstsc | Remote Desktop Connection |
control schedtasks | Scheduled Tasks |
wscui.cpl | Security Center |
shutdown | Turn off your computer |
mmsys.cpl | Sounds and Audio Devices |
sysedit | System Configuration Editor |
msconfig | System Configuration Utility |
taskmgr | Task Manager |
lusrmgr.msc | Users Accounts |
sysdm.cpl | System Properties |
write | Microsoft Wordpad |
timedate.cpl | Date and Time Properties |
Final Touch
All these commands are very helpful for a computer geek and tested in Windows 8.1. In the next tutorial I’ll show you, the easiest way to create your own Run command.