July 15, 2024 · 1 min read · Justin Trantham

10 useful run commands

10 useful run commands to make navigating windows a little easier.

10 useful run commands

Windows Run commands can make navigating around windows systems faster. Here are some of the ones I find myself using on a somewhat regular basis.

To use a run command press Windows Key + R to open Run

Run

Run

  1. appwiz.cpl - Programs and Features

  2. sysdm.cpl - Opens System properties used to join the domain or change computer name.

  3. cmd - Opens command prompt

  4. powershell - Opens Powershell powershell ise will open powershells IDE

  5. notepad - opens notepad useful for pasting information

  6. regedit - opens registry

  7. msinfo32 - used to see the specs of the computer "System Information"

  8. shutdown /r /f /t 00 - reboot the computer without waiting for any user input or hung applications

  9. devmgmt.msc - Device Manager used for looking at drivers

  10. lusrmgr.msc - local user manager helpful for creating local accounts.

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Hopefully your navigation through windows a little easier.

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