| Run Command | Function of DOS Command |
|---|
| access.cpl | Accessibility Controls. |
| accwiz | Accessibility Wizard. |
| acrobat | Adobe Acrobat (if installed). |
| acrodist | Adobe Designer (if installed). |
| appwiz.cpl | Add/Remove Programs. |
| calc | Calculator. |
| certmgr.msc | Certificate Manager. |
| charmap | Character Map. |
| chkdsk | Check Disk Utility. |
| ciadv.msc | Indexing Service. |
| cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup Utility. |
| cliconfg | SQL Client Configuration. |
| clipbrd | Clipboard Viewer. |
| cmd | Command Prompt. |
| command | Opens the MS-DOS program. |
| compmgmt.msc | Opens computer manager dialog box. |
| conf | Netmeeting. |
| control | Control panel. |
| control admintools | Administrative Tools. |
| control color | Display Properties (w/Appearance Tab Preselected). |
| control desktop | Display Properties. |
| control folders | Folders Properties. |
| control printers | Printers and Faxes. |
| control schedtasks | Scheduled Tasks. |
| dcomcnfg | Component Services. |
| ddeshare | DDE Shares. |
| desk.cpl | Display Properties. |
| devmgmt.msc | Opens the device manager dialog box. |
| dfrg.msc | Opens disk defragmenter dialog box. |
| dialer | Phone Dialer. |
| directx.cpl | Direct X Control Panel (If Installed). |
| diskmgmt.msc | Opens disk management dialog box. |
| diskpart | Disk Partition Manager. |
| drwtsn32 | Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility. |
| dxdiag | Oepns DirectX Diagnostic Tool (a quick way to view system information). |
| eudcedit | Private Character Editor. |
| eventvwr.msc | Opens the Event Viewer dialog box. |
| excel | Opens Microsoft Excel (if installed). |
| explorer | Windows Explorer. |
| firefox | Firefox (if installed). |
| firewall.cpl | Windows Firewall. |
| fonts | Control fonts. |
| freecell | Free Cell Card Game. |
| frontpg | Microsoft Frontpage (if installed). |
| fsmgmt.msc | Opens the Shared Folders dialog box. |
| fsquirt | Bluetooth Transfer Wizard. |
| gpedit.msc | Opens the Group Policies dialog box. |
| hdwwiz.cpl | Add Hardware Wizard. |
| helpctr | Help and Support. |
| hypertrm | HyperTerminal. |
| icwconn1 | Internet Connection Wizard. |
| iexplore | Internet Explorer. |
| iexpress | Iexpress Wizard. |
| inetcpl.cpl | Internet Properties. |
| inetwiz | Internet Setup Wizard. |
| intl.cpl | Regional Settings. |
| ipconfig /all | IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration). |
| ipconfig /displaydns | IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents). |
| ipconfig /flushdns | IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) |
| ipconfig /registerdns | IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS). |
| ipconfig /release | IP Configuration (Release All Connections). |
| ipconfig /renew | IP Configuration (Renew All Connections). |
| ipconfig /setclassid | IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID). |
| ipconfig /showclassid | IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID). |
| javaws | Java Control Panel (If Installed). |
| joy.cpl | Game Controllers. |
| logoff | Logs You Out Of Windows. |
| lusrmgr.msc | opens the Local Users and Group dialog box. |
| magnify | Windows Magnifier. |
| mailto: | opens the default mail client. |
| main.cpl | Mouse Properties. |
| migwiz | Files and Settings Transfer Tool. |
| mmsys.cpl | Sounds and Audio. |
| mobsync | Microsoft Syncronization Tool. |
| moviemk | Microsoft Movie Maker. |
| msconfig | Opens the System Configuration Utility dialog box. |
| mshearts | Hearts Card Game. |
| msimn | Opens Microsoft Outlook Express. |
| msinfo32 | Opens the System Information dialog box. |
| msmsgs | Windows Messenger. |
| mspaint | Opens Microsoft Paint. |
| mstsc | Remote Desktop. |
| ncpa.cpl | Opens the Network Connections dialog box. |
| nero | Opens Nero (if installed). |
| netsetup.cpl | Network Setup Wizard. |
| notepad | Opens Microsoft Notepad. |
| ntbackup | Windows Backup Utility (if installed). |
| ntmsmgr.msc | Removable Storage. |
| ntmsoprq.msc | Removable Storage Operator Requests. |
| nusrmgr.cpl | User Account Management. |
| odbccp32.cpl | ODBC Data Source Administrator. |
| osk | On Screen Keyboard. |
| packager | Object Packager. |
| pbrush | Opens Microsoft Paint. |
| perfmon | Performance Monitor. |
| perfmon.msc | opens the Performance Monitor dialog box. |
| photoshop | Adobe Photoshop (if installed). |
| pinball | Pinball Game. |
| powercfg.cpl | Power Configuration. |
| powerpnt | Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed). |
| printers | Printers Folder. |
| quicktimeplayer | Quicktime Player (if installed). |
| rasphone | Remote Access Phonebook. |
| realplay | Real Player (if installed). |
| regedit | opens your Registry Editor. |
| rsop.msc | opens the the Resultant Set of Policies dialog box. |
| secpol.msc | opens the Local Security Settings dialog box. |
| services.msc | opens various services. |
| sfc /cachesize=x | System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x). |
| sfc /purgecache | System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache). |
| sfc /revert | System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting). |
| sfc /scanboot | System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot). |
| sfc /scannow | System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately). |
| sfc /scanonce | System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot). |
| shutdown | Shuts Down Windows. |
| sigverif | File Signature Verification Tool. |
| spider | Spider Solitare Card Game. |
| sticpl.cpl | Scanners and Cameras. |
| sysdm.cpl | System Properties. |
| sysedit | opens the System Edit dialog box. |
| syskey | Windows System Security Tool. |
| taskmgr | Task Manager. |
| tcptest | TCP Tester. |
| telephon.cpl | Phone and Modem Options. |
| telnet | Telnet Client. |
| timedate.cpl | Date and Time Properties. |
| tourstart | Windows XP Tour Wizard. |
| utilman | Utility Manager. |
| verifier | Driver Verifier Utility. |
| wab | Windows Address Book. |
| wabmig | Windows Address Book Import Utility. |
| wiaacmgr | Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected). |
| win.ini | displays windows loading information. |
| winchat | Microsoft Chat. |
| winmine | Minesweeper Game. |
| winver | shows current version of windows. |
| winword | Microsoft Word (if installed). |
| wmimgmt.msc | Windows Management Infrastructure. |
| wmplayer | Windows Media Player. |
| write | Wordpad. |
| wscui.cpl | Security Center. |
| wuaucpl.cpl | Automatic Updates. |
| wupdmgr | Windows Update Launches. |