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Here are some useful Run... commands.

Run Command

Function of Run 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.
ddeshare - DDE Shares.
dcomcnfg - Component Services.
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.
iexpress - Iexpress Wizard.
iexplore - Internet Explorer.
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 /release - IP Configuration (Release All Connections).
ipconfig /renew - IP Configuration (Renew All Connections).
ipconfig /registerdns - IP Configuration (Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers DNS).
ipconfig /showclassid - IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID).
ipconfig /setclassid - IP Configuration (Modifies 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.
perfmon.msc - opens the Performance Monitor 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.
mspaint - Opens Microsoft Paint.
msmsgs - Windows Messenger.
mstsc - Remote Desktop.
ncpa.cpl - Opens the Network Connections dialog box.
nero - Opens Nero (if installed).
netsetup.cpl - Network Setup Wizard.
odbccp32.cpl - ODBC Data Source Administrator.
osk - On Screen Keyboard.
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.
packager - Object Packager.
pbrush - Opens Microsoft Paint.
perfmon - Performance Monitor.
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 /scannow - System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately).
sfc /scanonce - System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At Next Boot).
sfc /scanboot - System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot).
sfc /revert - System File Checker Utility (Return to Default Setting).
sfc /purgecache - System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache).
sfc /cachesize=x - System File Checker Utility (Set Cache Size to size x).
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).
winchat - Microsoft Chat.
win.ini - displays windows loading information.
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.

Knowing run commands can speed up the troubleshooting process.

 

 

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