[ To find a specific run command quickly, use ctrl+f | Last Updated: 06/06/07 ]
[ We are not responsible for any incorrect listings in this
glossary, but encourage and welcome suggestions ]
[ A shout out to Gabe M. for his exhaustive adding to this list of Run Commands ]
[ While the Run prompt can be used to launch installed apps, non-microsoft apps have not been added to this list ]
[ Operating System Menu - 2000 | XP | Vista ] |
| Category |
Command ^ |
What does it do? |
Microsoft
Windows
Vista
Run
Commands |
ac3filter.cpl |
AC3 Filter |
| adaptertroubleshooter |
Display Adapter Troubleshooter |
| appwiz.cpl |
Add/Remote Programs |
| azman.msc |
Authorization Wizard |
| bitlockerwizard |
Bitlocker Encryption Software |
| calc |
Calculator |
| certmgr.msc |
Certificates |
| charmap |
Character Map |
| chkdsk |
Check Disk Utility |
| cleanmgr |
Disk Cleanup |
| cliconfg |
SQL Client Configuration |
| clipbrd |
Clipboard |
| command |
Command Prompt |
| compmgmt.msc |
Computer Management |
| cmd |
Command Prompt |
| colorcpl |
Color Management |
| compmgmtlauncher |
Computer Management Launcher |
| control |
Control Panel |
| control access.cpl |
Accessibility Options |
| control admintools |
Administrative Tools |
| control appwiz.cpl,,1 |
Add/Remove Programs w/Add New Programs
Preselected |
| control appwiz.cpl,,2 |
Add/Remove Programs w/Add Remove Windows
Components Preselected |
| control appwiz.cpl,,3 |
Add/Remove Programs w/Set Program Access & Defaults
Preselected |
| control color |
Display Properties w/Appearance Tab Preselected |
| control desktop |
Display Properties |
| control fonts |
Fonts |
| control keyboard |
Keyboard Properties |
| control mouse |
Mouse Properties |
| control netconnections |
Network Connections |
| control printers |
Printers & Faxes |
| control schedtasks |
Scheduled Tasks |
| control userpasswords |
User Accounts |
| control userpasswords2 |
Change Account Passwords |
| credwiz |
Stored Usernames and Passwords |
| dcomcnfg |
Component Services |
| desk.cpl |
Display Properties |
| devmgmt.msc |
Device Manager |
| dfrgui |
Defragment User Interface |
| dialer |
Phone Dialer |
| diskmgmt.msc |
Disk Manager |
| diskpart |
Disk Partition Manager |
| dpinst |
Driver Package Installer |
| dpiscaling |
DPI Scaling |
| dvdplay |
Windows Media Player |
| dxdiag |
DirectX Diagnostic Utility |
| eventvwr |
Event Viwer |
| eventvwr.msc |
Event Viewer |
| eudcedit |
Private Character Editor |
| excel |
Microsoft Office Excel |
| explorer |
Windows Explorer |
| firewall.cpl |
Windows Firewall |
| firewalcontrolpanel |
Firewal Control Panel |
| firewalsettings |
Firewall Settings |
| fonts |
Opens Fonts Folder |
| fsmgmt.msc |
Shared Folders |
| fvenotify |
Bitlocker Notifier |
| fxscover |
Fax Cover Page Editor |
| gpedit.msc |
Group Policy Editor |
| hddwwiz.cpl |
Add Hardware Wizard |
| helppane |
Help Pane |
| iexplore |
Internet Explorer |
| iexpress |
Iexpress Wizard |
| inetcpl.cpl |
Internet Properties |
| inetwiz |
DialUp Connection Wizard |
| intl.cpl |
Regional Settings |
| ipconfig /all |
From Command Prompt | Display Connection Configuration |
| ipconfig /displaydns |
From Command Prompt | Display DNS Cache Contents |
| ipconfig /flushdns |
From Command Prompt | Delete DNS Cache Contents |
| ipconfig /registerdns |
From Command Prompt | Refreshes DHCP & Re-Registers
DNS |
| ipconfig /release |
From Command Prompt | Release All Connections |
| ipconfig /renew |
From Command Prompt | Renew All Connections |
| ipconfig /setclassid |
From Command Prompt | Modifies DHCP Class ID |
| ipconfig /showclassid |
From Command Prompt | Display DHCP Class ID |
| iscsicpl |
iSCSI Initiator Properties |
| joy.cpl |
Game Controllers |
| logoff |
Logs off the current user without warning or
prompt |
| lpksetup |
Language Pack Installer |
| lusrmgr.msc |
Local Users & Groups |
| magnify |
Windows Magnifier |
| main.cpl |
Mouse Properties |
| mblctr |
Windows Mobility Center |
| migwiz |
Migration Tool |
| mmsys.cpl |
Sounds & Audio |
| mobsync |
Microsoft Synchronization Tool |
| moviemk |
Microsoft Movie Maker |
| mrt |
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal
Tool |
| msaccess |
Microsoft Office Access |
| msdt |
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool |
| msnmsgr |
MSN Messenger |
| msconfig |
System Configuration Utility |
| msimn |
Windows Mail |
| mplayer2 |
Windows Media Player |
| msinfo32 |
System Information |
| mspaint |
Microsoft Paint |
| msra |
Remote Assistance |
| mstsc |
Remote Desktop |
| netplwiz |
User Accounts |
| ncpa.cpl |
Network Connections |
| notepad |
Notepad |
| odbcad32 |
ODBC Data Source Administrator |
| optionalfeatures |
Windows Features |
| osk |
On-Screen Keyboard |
| outlook |
Microsoft Office Outlook |
| p2phost |
People Near Me |
| perfmon |
Reliability & Performance Monitor |
| perfmon.msc |
Reliability & Performance Monitor |
| powercfg.cpl |
Power Configuration |
| presentationsettings |
Presentation Settings |
| printbrmui |
Printer Migration |
| rasphone |
Dialup Networks |
| regedit |
Registry Editor |
| rekeywiz |
Encrypting File System |
| rsop.msc |
Resultant Set of Policy |
| rstrui |
System Restore |
| rundll32 devmgr.dll DeviceManager_Execute |
Device Manager |
| rundll32 keyboard,disable |
Lock The Keyboard |
rundll32 krnl386.exe,exitkernel
|
Force Windows 9x To Exit (no confirmation) |
rundll32 mouse,disable
|
Disable Mouse |
| rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL |
Control Panel |
| rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL X |
Start applet X of Control Panel ("X" =
any CPL filename) |
rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl
|
Programs & Features |
| rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,0 |
Date/Time Settings |
rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL odbccp32.cpl
|
ODBC settings |
rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL DESK.CPL,@0,1
|
Screensaver Settings |
rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL NCPA.CPL,@0,2
|
Network Connections |
| rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL DESK.CPL,@0,3 |
Display Settings |
rundll32 shell32,OpenAs_RunDLL
|
Open The 'Open With...' Window |
rundll32 shell32,ShellAboutA Info-Box
|
Open 'About Windows Window' |
| rundll32 shell32,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl |
Open Display Settings |
| sdclt |
Windows Backup Utility |
| secpol.msc |
Local Security Settings |
| services.msc |
Services |
| sethc |
Accessibility Settings |
| sfc /cachesize=x |
System File Checker Utility | Sets Cache Size
to size x |
| sfc /purgecache |
System File Checker Utility | Purge File Cache |
| sfc /revert |
System File Checker Utility | Return Scan Setting
To Default |
| 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
The Next Boot |
| shrpubw |
Create a Shared Folder Wizard |
| shutdown |
Shuts Computer Down |
| sigverif |
File Signature Verification Tool |
| sndrec32 |
Sound Recorder |
| sndvol32 |
Sould Volume Utility |
| shrpubw |
Create A Shared Folder Wizard |
| slui |
Software Licensing/Windows Activation |
| sndvol |
Volume Control/Mixer |
| snippingtool |
Snipping Tool |
| soundrecorder |
Sound Recorder |
| stikynot |
Sticky Note |
| sysdm.cpl |
System Properties |
| sysedit |
System Configuration Editor |
| syskey |
Windows System Security Tool |
| sysmon |
System Monitor Utility |
| systempropertiesadvanced |
System Properties | Advanced Tab |
| systempropertiescomputername |
System Properties | Computer Name Tab |
| systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention |
Performance Options | Data Prevention Tab |
| systempropertieshardware |
System Properties | Hardware Tab |
| systempropertiesperformance |
Performance Options | Visual Effects Tab |
| systempropertiesprotection |
System Properties | System Protection Tab |
| systempropertiesremote |
System Properties | Remote Tab |
| tabcal |
Digitizer Calibration Tool |
| taskmgr |
Task Manager |
| telephon.cpl |
Phone & Modem Options |
| timedate.cpl |
Date & Time Properties |
| tpminit |
Trusted Platform Module |
| utilman |
Ease of Access Center |
| verifier |
Driver Verifier Utility |
| wab |
Opens Contacts Folder |
| wabmig |
Import to Windows Contacts |
| wercon |
Problem Reports & Solutions |
| wf.msc |
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security |
| wfs |
Windows Fax and Scan |
| wiaacmgr |
Windows Picture Transfer/Scan Utility |
| win.ini |
Access a Windows Initialization Component |
| winver |
Displays Windows Version |
| winword |
Microsoft Office Word |
| wmplayer |
Windows Media Player |
| wmimgmt.msc |
Windows Management Infrastructure |
| wordpad |
WordPad |
| write |
WordPad |
| wscui.cpl |
Windows Security Center |
| wuapp |
Windows Update |
| wusa |
Windows Update Standalone Installer |
