Run boxCPC is used mainly by those who have little idea of computers. Whether and to open a simple Notepad or System Configuration, we need to know exactly what to type in the Run box…
What is Run your operating system Microsoft Windows? The run was introduced as a feature of the operating systems Windows XP and is a window of fast access by lot toolATVs and applications or installed on the operating system, based mainly on written orders. Specifically, if we type "notepad”In Run… will open immediately Notepad(text editor of Windows).
How open Run box? - Very simple. Press the key Win si R. Win + R.
There are not many people who use this window of operating systems Windows, but for those interested in finding out how to quickly open some of its programs or tools Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XPThe table below will be certainly helpful.
On the left hand column are toolssites and developmentURLs that can be opened using the controls on the right.
*Some commands from the list below Run (Run Commands) will not be available on all three operating systems.
Access tool / software… |
Run Command |
Accessibility Controls |
access.cpl |
Accessibility Wizard |
accwiz |
Add Hardware Wizard |
hdwwiz.cpl |
Add/ Remove Programs |
appwiz.cpl |
administrative Tools |
admintools control |
Adobe Acrobat (if installed) |
acrobat |
Adobe Designer (if installed) |
formdesigner |
Adobe Distiller (if installed) |
acrodist |
Adobe ImageReady (if installed) |
ImageReady |
Adobe Photoshop (if installed) |
photoshop |
automatically Updates |
wuaucpl.cpl |
Bluetooth Transfer Wizard |
fsquirt |
Calculator |
tracing |
certificate Manager |
certmgr.msc |
character Map |
charmap |
Check Disk Utility |
chkdsk |
clipboard Viewer |
clipbrd |
Command Prompt |
cmd |
component Services |
dcomcnfg |
computer Management |
compmgmt.msc |
control Panel |
control |
Date and Time Properties |
timedate.cpl |
DDE Shares |
ddeshare |
Device Manager |
devmgmt.msc |
Direct X Control Panel (if installed) * |
directx.cpl |
Direct X Troubleshooter |
dxDiag |
Disk Cleanup Utility |
cleanmgr |
Disk Defragment |
Dfrg.msc |
Disk Management |
diskmgmt.msc |
Disk Partition Manager |
diskPart |
display Properties |
control desktop |
display Properties |
desk.cpl |
Display Properties (w / Appearance Tab preselected) |
color control |
Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility |
drwtsn32 |
Driver Verifier Utility |
verifier |
Event Viewer |
eventvwr.msc |
Files and Settings Transfer Tool |
migwiz |
File Signature Verification Tool |
sigverif |
Findfast |
findfast.cpl |
Firefox (if installed) |
firefox |
Folders Properties |
folders |
Fonts |
control fonts |
Fonts Folder |
fonts |
Free Cell Card Game |
freecell |
Game Controllers |
joy.cpl |
Group Policy Editor (XP Prof) |
gpedit.msc |
Hearts Card Game |
mshearts |
Help and Support |
helpctr |
HyperTerminal |
hypertrm |
IExpress Wizard |
IExpress |
Indexing Service |
ciadv.msc |
Internet Connection Wizard |
icwconn1 |
Internet Explorer |
iexplore |
Internet Properties |
inetcpl.cpl |
Internet Setup Wizard |
inetwiz |
IP Configuration (Display Connection Configuration) |
ipconfig / all |
IP Configuration (Display DNS Cache Contents) |
ipconfig / displaydns |
IP Configuration (Delete DNS Cache Contents) |
ipconfig / flushdns |
IP Configuration (Release All Connections) |
ipconfig / release |
IP Configuration (Renew All Connections) |
ipconfig / renew |
IP Configuration (DHCP Refreshes & DNS Re-Registers) |
ipconfig / registerdns |
IP Configuration (Display DHCP Class ID) |
ipconfig / showclassid |
IP Configuration (Modifies DHCP Class ID) |
ipconfig / setclassid |
Java Control Panel (if installed) |
jpicpl32.cpl |
Java Control Panel (if installed) |
javaws |
Keyboard Properties |
control keyboard |
Local Security Settings |
secpol.msc |
Local Users and Groups |
lusrmgr.msc |
Logs You Out Of Windows |
logoff |
Malicious Software Removal Tool |
mrt |
Microsoft Access (if installed) |
MSAccess |
Microsoft Chat |
Winch |
Microsoft Excel (if installed) |
excel |
Microsoft Frontpage (if installed) |
frontpg |
Microsoft Movie Maker |
moviemk |
Microsoft Paint |
mspaint |
Microsoft Powerpoint (if installed) |
powerpnt |
Microsoft Word (if installed) |
winword |
Microsoft Syncronization Tool |
mobsync |
Minesweeper Game |
winmine |
Mouse Properties |
mouse control |
Mouse Properties |
main.cpl |
Black (if installed) |
black |
Netmeeting |
conf |
Network Connections |
netconnections control |
Network Connections |
ncpa.cpl |
Network Setup Wizard |
netsetup.cpl |
Notepad |
notepad |
nView Desktop Manager (if installed) |
nvtuicpl.cpl |
Object Packager |
Packager |
ODBC Data Source Administrator |
odbccp32.cpl |
On Screen Keyboard |
osk |
Opens AC3 Filter (if installed) |
ac3filter.cpl |
Outlook Express |
msimn |
Paint |
pbrush |
Passportword Properties |
password.cpl |
Performance Monitor |
perfmon.msc |
Performance Monitor |
perfmon |
Phone and Modem Options |
telephon.cpl |
Phone Dialer |
dialer |
Pinball Game |
pinball |
Power Configuration |
powercfg.cpl |
Printers and Faxes |
control printers |
Printers Folder |
printers |
Private Character Editor |
eudcedit |
Quicktime (If Installed) |
QuickTime.cpl |
Quicktime Player (if installed) |
quicktimeplayer |
Real Player (if installed) |
realplay |
Regional Settings |
intl.cpl |
registry Editor |
regedit |
registry Editor |
regedit32 |
Remote Access Phonebook |
rasphone |
Remote Desktop |
mstsc |
Removable Storage |
ntmsmgr.msc |
Removable Storage Operator Requests |
ntmsoprq.msc |
Result Set of Policy (XP Prof) |
rsop.msc |
Scanners and Cameras |
sticpl.cpl |
Scheduled Tasks |
schedtasks control |
Security Center |
wscui.cpl |
Services |
services.msc |
Shared Folders |
fsmgmt.msc |
Shuts Down Windows |
shutdown |
Sounds and Audio |
mmsys.cpl |
Spider Solitare Card Game |
spider |
SQL Client Configuration |
cliconfg |
System Setup Editor |
sysedit |
System Configuration Utility |
msconfig |
System File Checker Utility (Scan Immediately) |
sfc / scannow |
System File Checker Utility (Scan Once At The Next Boot) |
sfc / scanonce |
System File Checker Utility (Scan On Every Boot) |
sfc / scanboot |
System File Checker Utility (Return Scan Setting To Default) |
sfc / revert |
System File Checker Utility (Purge File Cache) |
sfc / purgecache |
System File Checker Utility (Sets Cache Size to size x) |
sfc / CacheSize = x |
System Information |
msinfo32 |
System Properties |
sysdm.cpl |
Task Manager |
taskmgr |
TCP Tester |
tcptest |
Telnet Client |
telnet |
Tweak UI (if installed) |
TweakUI |
User Account Management |
nusrmgr.cpl |
Utility Manager |
Utilman |
Windows Address Book |
wab |
Windows Address Book Import Utility |
wabmig |
Windows Backup Utility (if installed) |
ntbackup |
Windows Explore |
explorer |
Windows Firewall |
firewall.cpl |
Windows Magnifier |
magnify |
Windows Infrastructure management |
wmimgmt.msc |
Windows media Player |
wmplayer |
Windows Messenger |
msmsgs |
Windows Picture Import Wizard (need camera connected) |
wiaacmgr |
Windows System Security Tool |
syskey |
Windows Update Launches |
wupdmgr |
Windows Version (to show which version of windows) |
winver |
Windows XP Tour Wizard |
tourstart |
Wordpath |
write |
Those passionate about this feature of Windows XP are definitely interested in the list of commands that can be given in Command Prompt.
If you have made two additions to the list, please leave them in the comments.
Run Commands & Command Prompt (DOS) Commands in Windows XP, Vista & Windows 7.