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Complete Guide to Your Windows System Run Commands

Access parts of the operating system easily

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Quickest way to access Run in all versions of Windows: Windows Key+R.To open the Run command in Windows 10, right-click Start > Run.In Windows 8 or 7, select Start > Run. This article explains how to use Run commands in Windows 10, 8, and 7. Also included are the most frequently used Run commands and commands to access various sections of the Control Panel. Adam Berry / Stringer / Getty Images

Windows Run Commands

To enter these commands in Windows 10, right-click on the Start menu and select Run (in Windows 8 and 7, select Start > Run), or use the keyboard shortcut Windows Key+R in all versions of Windows. At the prompt, select OK. Before modifying any values within these utilities, be sure to read up on what they do. The Run app is not case sensitive. Command What It Does Command Opens the command prompt. Compmgmt.msc Opens the computer management console. Devmgmt.msc Opens the device manager. Diskmgmt.msc Opens the disk management tool. Eventvwr.msc Opens the event viewer. Fsmgmt.msc Opens shared folders. Gpedit.msc Opens the group policy editor. Lusrmgr.msc Opens the local users and groups. Mailto: Opens the default email client. Msconfig Opens the system configuration utility. Msinfo32 Opens the system information utility. Perfmon.msc Opens the performance monitor. Regedit Opens the registry editor. Rsop.msc Opens resultant set of policy. Secpol.msc Opens local security settings. Services.msc Opens services utility. System.ini Windows loading information. Win.ini Windows loading information. Winver Shows current version of Windows.

Control Panel Access Run Commands

The following commands access various parts of the Control Panel directly: Command What It Does Appwiz.cpl Add/Remove Programs Timedate.cpl Date/Time Properties Desk.cpl Display Properties Fonts Fonts Folder Inetcpl.cpl Internet Properties Main.cpl keyboard Keyboard Properties Main.cpl Mouse Properties Mmsys.cpl Multimedia Properties Mmsys.cpl sounds Sound Properties Sysdm.cpl System Properties Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Open Command Prompt (Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, etc.) How to Find a Windows 11 Product Key How to Open Disk Management From Command Prompt What Version of Windows Do I Have? How to Defrag Your Windows Computer How to Disable Windows Automatic Restart on System Failure How to Disable AutoRun and AutoPlay for External Devices Scan and Fix Your Hard Drive: Windows System Files What Is the Control Panel in Windows? Switch Command Prompt and PowerShell on the Win+X Menu How to Open an Elevated Command Prompt in Windows How to Fix Broken Registry Items in Windows 11 How to Access Device Manager From the Command Prompt How to Change Screen Savers on Windows 10, 8 and 7 How to Access the Windows 10 Startup Folder How to Set up Parental Controls in Windows 10 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies