Good day everyone.
When solving various issues with Windows, you often have to execute various commands through the “Run” menu (you can also use this menu to launch programs that are hidden from view).
Some programs, however, can be launched using the panel Windows management, but usually it takes longer. In fact, what is easier, enter one command and press Enter or open 10 tabs?
In my recommendations, I also often refer to certain commands, how to enter them, etc. That is why the idea was born to create a small reference article with the most necessary and popular commands, which often have to be launched through “Run”. So…
Question #1: How do I open the Run menu?
The question may not be that relevant, but I’ll add it here just in case.
On Windows 7 this function built into the START menu, you just need to open it (screenshot below). You can also enter the desired command in the line “ Find programs and files«.
Windows 7 - START menu (clickable).
In Windows 8, 10, just press a combination of buttons Win and R, then a window will pop up in front of you, in which you need to enter the command and press Enter (see screenshot below).
Windows 10 - Run menu.
List of popular commands for the RUN menu (in alphabetical order)
1) Internet Explorer
Team: iexplore
I think there are no comments here. By entering this command you can launch the Internet browser, which is found in every Windows versions. “Why launch it?” - you may ask. Everything is simple, at least to download another browser :).
2) Paint
Command: mspaint
Helps launch graphics editor, built into Windows. It’s not always convenient (for example, in Windows 8) to search for an editor among the tiles when you can launch it so quickly.
Command: write
Useful text editor. If not on PC Microsoft Word- it’s generally an irreplaceable thing.
4) Administration
Command: control admintools
A useful command when configuring Windows.
5) Archiving and recovery
Command: sdclt
Using this function, you can make an archive copy or restore it. I recommend, at least sometimes, before installing drivers or “suspicious” programs, backups Windows.
6) Notepad
Command: notepad
Standard notepad in Windows. Sometimes, rather than looking for the notepad icon, you can launch it much faster with such a simple standard command.
7) Windows Firewall
Command: firewall.cpl
Fine-tuning the built-in firewall in Windows. It helps a lot when you need to disable it or give some application access to the network.
Team: rstrui
If your PC starts to run slower, freeze, etc. - then maybe it’s worth rolling it back to the time when everything worked well? Thanks to recovery, many errors can be corrected (however, some drivers or programs may be lost. Documents and files will remain in place).
Command: logoff
Standard logout. It may be necessary when the START menu is frozen (for example), or it simply does not have this item (this happens when installing various OS builds from “craftsmen”).
Command: timedate.cpl
For some users, if the icon will disappear with time or date - panic will begin... This command will help you set the time, date, even if you do not have these icons in the tray (changes may require administrator rights).
11) Disk defragmentation
Team: dfrgui
12) Windows Task Manager
Team:
By the way, the task manager is most often called up using the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons (just in case, there is a second option :)).
Command: devmgmt.msc
A very useful dispatcher (and a command in itself), you have to open it quite often in case of various problems in Windows. By the way, to open the device manager, you can spend a long time poking around in the control panel, or you can quickly and elegantly like this...
Command: shutdown /s
This command is for the most common shutdown of the computer. Useful in cases where the START menu does not respond to your presses.
15) Sound
Command: mmsys.cpl
Sound settings menu (without additional comments).
Team: joy.cpl
This tab is extremely necessary when you connect joysticks, steering wheels, etc. gaming devices to the computer. Not only can you check them here, but also configure them for further full-fledged work.
Command: calc
This simple launch of the calculator helps save time (especially in Windows 8 or for those users where all standard shortcuts have been transferred).
Command: cmd
One of the most useful commands! The command line is often needed when solving all sorts of problems: with the disk, with the OS, with setting up the network, adapters, etc.
Command: msconfig
Very important tab! Helps you configure Windows startup, select the startup type, and indicate which programs should not be launched. In general, one of the tabs for detailed settings OS.
Command: perfmon /res
Used to diagnose and identify performance bottlenecks: hard drive, central processor networks, etc. In general, when your PC is slow, I recommend looking here...
21) Shared folders
Command: fsmgmt.msc
In some cases, than to look where these shared folders, it’s easier to gracefully type one command and look at them.
22) Disk Cleanup
Command: cleanmgr
By regularly clearing your disk of junk files, you can not only increase the free space on it, but also somewhat speed up the performance of your entire PC as a whole. True, the built-in cleaner is not so skillful, so I recommend these:
23) Control panel
Command: control
Helps you open the standard Windows Control Panel. If the START menu is frozen (this happens when there are problems with Explorer)- in general, an irreplaceable thing!
24) “Downloads” folder
Team: downloads
Shortcut to open your downloads folder. To this folder by Windows default downloads all files (quite often, many users look for where Windows saved the just downloaded file...).
Command: control folders
Setting up folder opening, display, etc. It is very convenient when you need to quickly set up work with catalogs.
Command: shutdown /r
Reboots the computer. Attention! The computer will restart immediately without any questions about saving various data in open applications. It is recommended to enter this command when the “usual” way to restart the PC does not help.
Command: control schedtasks
Very useful thing when you want to set the launch schedule certain programs. For example, to add some programs to startup in new Windows- it’s easier to do this through the task scheduler (also specify how many minutes/seconds later to launch this or that program after turning on the PC).
Command: chkdsk
29) Explorer
Team:
Everything you see when you turn on your computer: desktop, taskbar, etc. - all this is displayed by Explorer, if you close it (the explorer process), then only . Sometimes explorer freezes and needs to be restarted. Therefore, this command is quite popular, I recommend remembering it...
Command: appwiz.cpl
This tab will allow you to familiarize yourself with the applications that are installed on your computer. Those that are not needed can be deleted. By the way, the list of applications can be sorted by installation date, name, etc.
Command: desk.cpl
A tab with screen settings will open, among the main ones is screen resolution. In general, in order not to search for a long time in the control panel, it is much faster to type this command (if you know it, of course).
32) Local editor group policy
Command: gpedit.msc
Very useful command. Thanks to the Local Group Policy Editor, you can configure many settings that are hidden from view. I often refer to him in my articles...
Command: regedit
Another mega-useful command. Thanks to it you can quickly open system registry. In the registry, you very often have to edit incorrect information, delete old tails, etc. In general, with a wide variety of problems with the OS, it’s not possible without “getting into” the registry.
34) System information
Command: msinfo32
Very useful utility, which will tell you literally everything about your computer: BIOS version, model motherboard, OS version, its bit depth, etc. There is a lot of information, it’s not for nothing that they say that this built-in utility can replace even some third party programs this genre. And in general, imagine, you went to a PC that wasn’t yours (you won’t install third-party software, and sometimes it’s impossible to do this) - and so, you launched it, looked at everything you needed, closed it...
Command: sysdm.cpl
Using this command, you can change the computer’s workgroup, PC name, launch Device Manager, adjust performance, user profiles, etc.
36) Properties: Internet
Now we will look at a Windows application that will give access to hidden corners operating system , and will also help, to some extent, speed up and facilitate your stay in the virtual world.
Execute command
Many of us spend quite a lot of time at the computer and, for sure, often think about how to reduce the time to perform frequently repeated operations, in particular to run various standard Windows applications. For example, to run a standard graphic paint editor, you need to click on “Start”, then go to “All Programs”, select “Accessories” there and only launch there the right application.
Tiring isn't it? Of course, you can make a shortcut on the desktop and launch Paint from there, but, firstly, not everyone likes a bunch of shortcuts there, and, secondly, the available space is not flexible and it may simply not be enough.
How to call the run command in Windows
You can call him Pressing " Start“, and then selecting “ Execute“. Or press the keyboard shortcut WIN+R.
If you don’t have it in the launcher and you want to add it, then click right click mouse on the start icon and select properties > start menu tab > configure button and go down to the very bottom.
Place a check mark next to it execute commands and now in the start menu you will see an item.
What commands are there for the Run menu?
A
- access.cpl - special abilities
- appwiz.cpl - installation and removal of programs
- azman.msc - authorization manager
C
- calc - calculator
- certmgr.msc - certificates
- charmap - symbol table
- chkdsk - disk check
- ciadv.msc - Indexing Service
- cleanmgr - disk cleaning
- cliconfg - program network client SQL
- cmd - console
- collab.cpl - Neighboring users
- compmgmt.msc - computer management
- control - control panel
- colorcpl — Color management
- control admintools - administration
- control appwiz.cpl,3 — Setting program access and defaults
- control appwiz.cpl,1 — Receiving programs
- control folders - folder properties
- control desktop - Personalization
- control color — Color and appearance window
- control fonts — Fonts (adding or removing)
- control netconnections - network connections
- control intl.cpl,3—Region and Language: Advanced
- control intl.cpl,2 - Regional and Language Options: Languages and Keyboards
- control keyboard — Properties: Keyboard
- control mouse — Properties: Mouse
- control main.cpl,2 - Properties: Mouse: Pointer Options
- control main.cpl,1 - Properties: Mouse: Pointers (scheme)
- control mmsys.cpl,2 - Sounds ( sound scheme)
- control printers — Devices and printers
- control powercfg.cpl,1 - Power supply: Additional parameters
- control userpasswords2 – Accounts users (whether or not to require passwords)
- control schedtasks – scheduled tasks
- control timedate.cpl,1 - Additional clock
- comexp.msc - Component Services
- compmgmt.msc - Computer management
- credwiz - Saving usernames and passwords
- cttune - ClearType text tuner
D
- dcomcnfg - component services
- dccw — Screen color calibration
- ddeshare – DDE shared resources
- desk.cpl - properties: screen
- devmgmt.msc - device manager
- dfrg.msc - disk defragmentation
- diskmgmt.msc - disk management
- diskpart - Disk partitional manager
- downloads — “Downloads” folder
- dpinst - Device Driver Installation Wizard
- dpiscaling — Screen (text size)
- drwtsn32 - Doctor Watson
- dxdiag – DirectX diagnostic service
E
- eudcedit - personal symbol editor
- eventvwr.msc - event viewer
- explorer — Explorer
F
- fonts - fonts
- firewall.cpl - Windows Firewall
- fsmgmt.msc - shared folders
- fsquirt - file transfer wizard via bluetooth
- ftp - Ftp protocol (command line)
- fxscover - Fax cover page editor
G
- gpedit.msc - group policy
H
- helpctr - help and support center
- hdwwiz.cpl - Device Manager
I
- iexplore - Internet Explorer
- iexpress - Iexpress Wizard (not translated)
- inetcpl.cpl - internet properties
- intl.cpl - regional language
- ipconfig /all - IP configuration (all)
- ipconfig /displaydns - IP configuration (display DNS cache)
- ipconfig /flushdns - IP configuration (flush DNS cache)
- ipconfig /release - IP configuration (releases IP addresses)
- ipconfig /renew - IP configuration (update information for adapters)
- ipconfig /registerdns - IP configuration (update DHCP and re-register DNS)
- ipconfig /showclassid - IP configuration (show DHCP Class ID)
- ipconfig /setclassid - IP configuration (change DHCP Class ID)
- iscsicpl - Properties: iSCSI Initiator
J
- joy.cpl - Gaming devices
L
- lusrmgr.msc - local users and groups
- logoff — Log out
- lpksetup — Install or remove interface languages
M
- main.cpl - properties: mouse
- magnify — Screen magnifier
- mblctr - Windows Mobility Center
- mmsys.cpl - properties: sounds and audio devices
- mmc - Management Console (MMC)
- mobsync - Sync Center
- mrt - removal tool malware
- msconfig - system configuration
- msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic - Program compatibility
- mspaint - Paint
- msimn - Outlook Express
- msinfo32 - system information
- mstsc - remote desktop connection
- msra - Remote Assistance Windows
N
- narrator - Screen narrator
- ncpa.cpl - network connections
- Netplwiz - User Accounts
- netsetup.cpl - network setup wizard
- netsh winsock reset catalog - reset settings and restore the original LSP Winsock configuration."
- netsh winsock show catalog - displays a list of Winsock LSPs installed on the computer
- notepad - notepad
- ntbackup - backup and recovery wizard
- ntmsmgr.msc - removable memory
- nusrmgr.cpl - user accounts
O
- odbccp32.cpl - data source administrator
- OptionalFeatures.exe - Enable and disable Windows components
- osk - on-screen keyboard
P
- perfmon - performance
- powercfg.cpl - properties: power supply
- PrintBrmUi - Transferring printers
- printmanagement.msc - Print management
- psr - Problem Reproduction Recorder
R
- recdisc — Create a system repair disk
- regedit - registry
- rekeywiz - Encrypting file system(EFS)
- resmon — Resource Monitor
- rsop.msc - resulting policy
- rstrui - System Restore
S
- secpol.msc - local security settings
- services.msc - services
- sdclt - Archiving and recovery
- sigverif — File signature verification
- shrpubw - Share Creation Wizard
- sfc /scannow - recovery system files
- sfc /scanonce - scan protected files (one-time scan on next boot
- sfc /scanboot - scans protected files (every boot)
- sfc /revert - scan protected files (set default options)
- sfc /purgecache - scanning protected files (clearing the file cache and running a scan)
- sfc /cachesize=x - check protected files (set cache size)
- sigverif – file signature verification
- sndvol — Volume mixer
- snippingtool - Scissors
- soundrecorder - sound recording
- StikyNot - notes
- shutdown /s - Shutdown Windows operation
- sysdm.cpl - system properties
- sysedit - configuration file editor
- syskey - account database protection
- SystemPropertiesAdvanced - System Properties: Advanced
- SystemPropertiesProtection - System Properties: System Protection
- SystemPropertiesHardware - System Properties: Hardware
- SystemPropertiesRemote - System Properties: Remote Access
T
- taskmgr - task manager
- TabletPC.cpl - Pen and touch devices
- tabcal — Digitizer calibration tool
- telnet - telnet
- telephon.cpl - Telephone and modem
- timedate.cpl - properties: date and time
- TpmInit — Initialize security hardware for TPM
- tweakui - Tweak UI
U
- UserAccountControlSettings - Setting up Account Control
- utilman - Ease of Access Center
V
- verifier - driver verification manager
W
- wiaacmgr - Download Wizard Windows images
- wmimgmt.msc – management infrastructure
- write - Wordpad
- wscui.cpl - security center
- wuaucpl.cpl - automatic update
- wupdmgr - update Windows systems Update
X
- xpsrchvw - XPS Viewer
This completes the execute command)))
The Run dialog box has a lot of useful properties. Most of them are only needed system administrators, but some may be useful for ordinary users personal computers. This article describes the "run" command and several useful functions in Windows 7.
What it is?
Contrary to popular belief, the Run dialog is not the same as a command prompt. Windows string. The command line is a console in which MS-DOS commands or actions that change the configuration of the operating system and network are executed. The Run dialog box is used for more primitive and frequently used purposes, for example, launching programs, utility utilities and settings.
This utility will help you call various programs Windows, the location of which the user does not know. For example, this could be the above command line, Windows registry, system settings panel or task manager.
Using this line, you can quickly open a program that is simply hidden somewhere far away. Instead of going to Start, All Programs, Microsoft Office", "Word" you can simply enter "Winword". This is convenient and will significantly save your time.
“Run” can also be useful in case of problems with the mouse or touchpad. All control of this dialog is carried out using the keyboard.
Working with dialogue
First you need to call up the dialog box. The easiest way to do this is to press the Win + R key combination (the win key is located between the Alt and Control buttons on your keyboard).
In addition, the command can be added to the Start menu to quickly access it using the mouse:
- Right-click on the “Start” icon and select “Properties”;
- Click on the “Customize” button at the top of the window in the “Start Menu” tab;
- Scroll to the middle of the list and check the box next to “Run Command”.
Now in the Start menu you will have a dialog button.
- cmd – console call ( command line);
- regedit – registry;
- msconfig – system configuration window;
- osk – on-screen keyboard;
- control – control panel;
- taskmgr – task manager (also called by the combination Control+Alt+Delete);
- shotdown and shotdown -r – to shut down and restart the computer, respectively;
- winword – opens Microsoft Word;
- logoff – logout to change user;
- explorer – explorer (My Computer).
After installing the Windows 7 operating system, you were probably surprised that there is no Run in Start. Blog visitors wrote to me by email asking: where to Run in Windows 7? What should I do? Don’t worry, the “Run” command is very easy to call using the keyboard by pressing two buttons at the same time: “Windows” + “R”. The required window will appear on the screen, and its capabilities will be available to you.
Let us clarify for non-advanced users - the “Windows” button is located on the keyboard in the very bottom row on the left side of the keyboard - a wave-like square is drawn on it, divided into four squares).
In my opinion, this method is the fastest, but for those who do not use hot keys, it will seem difficult. Although in reality this is not the case.
To learn more about hotkeys, I recommend reading the blog articles: “” and “”
Like in "Start" » activate "Run" »
If you still want the Run option in the Start menu, it won't take too long to make it available.
To do this, you need to click on “Start” with the right mouse button - the lower left corner of the screen. In the list that opens, select “Properties”, left-click (all further actions are performed with the left mouse button).
In the window that opens, select the “Start Menu” tab, then click on the “Customize” button (on the right side of the window that opens).
After this, you need to click on the “OK” button, thereby confirming the saving of the changed parameters.
As a result, the Run function will appear in the Start menu.
By the way, in the same window where you added the “Run” command, you can add those functions that may also be useful to you - by checking the boxes next to them, or unchecking unnecessary boxes and clicking the “Ok” button. Now you know where to Run in Windows 7.
See you soon!
Most of the day-to-day operations we do in Windows are done using the mouse. And this is not surprising, because the mouse is the main tool GUI user (GUI). However, Windows has hiding places that, unfortunately, cannot be reached in this way. To do this, you will need to give the system direct instructions in the form of commands. That is, act as they did before the advent of the GUI, in, for example, operating systems such as MS-DOS or UNIX.
Even today, the command line is an essential tool for Linux, including GUI-based distributions like Ubuntu. And sometimes it happens that performing some actions using a command is simply simpler. So buttons, lists and menus are far from the only way to manage programs and data. The Run window in Windows 7 is intended for exactly the purposes we have outlined. How to execute an order given by a regular text message in Windows 7?
The Run window is intended for this task. An alternative to this window is the command line (console) interface. The Run dialog form is accessible from the Start menu of the operating system. Read more below.
How do I access the Run interface?
Sometimes the Run menu option does not appear in the Start menu. In order to enable its display, you need to right-click on the “Start” icon, call context menu and select “Properties” in it. With its help you can open the form "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties". Next, go to the “Start Menu” tab and click on the “Customize” button. As a result, we get a list something like this:
In which you need to check the box to the left of the option "Run command". Now the right team will always be in the most visible place.
Experienced users are well aware of one interesting and not very obvious feature. It turns out that the dialog interface for entering commands is very easily replaced by a standard search field "Find programs and files". Enter any instruction into this field and get exactly the same result.
We proposed to control the system without a mouse, and to access the considered interface we use the mouse. In addition, we need to know where the link is that we need to click on with this mouse. This is not a very logical approach if we are trying to replace working with a mouse with keyboard techniques. Is there a way to get what you want without using the mouse? Yes, there is such a method, and it would be worth talking about it at the very beginning, but we decided to consider all the possibilities. To achieve the same effect, just use the keyboard shortcut + “R”.
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