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Windows Run commands

Here’s an “exhaustive” list of Windows 11 Run commands that cover a wide range of administrative tasks, configuration settings, and built-in utilities. These commands can be entered in the Run dialog box (Win + R) to quickly access various system features and settings:

System Configuration and Information

  • msconfig – System Configuration
  • winver – About Windows
  • msinfo32 – System Information
  • dxdiag – DirectX Diagnostic Tool

Administrative Tools

  • control – Control Panel
  • compmgmt.msc – Computer Management
  • devmgmt.msc – Device Manager
  • diskmgmt.msc – Disk Management
  • eventvwr.msc – Event Viewer
  • secpol.msc – Local Security Policy
  • gpedit.msc – Group Policy Editor
  • services.msc – Services
  • taskschd.msc – Task Scheduler

System Utilities

  • cmd – Command Prompt
  • powershell – PowerShell
  • regedit – Registry Editor
  • taskmgr – Task Manager
  • perfmon – Performance Monitor
  • resmon – Resource Monitor
  • cleanmgr – Disk Cleanup
  • dfrgui – Defragment and Optimize Drives
  • control admintools – Administrative Tools

Network and Internet

  • ncpa.cpl – Network Connections
  • inetcpl.cpl – Internet Properties
  • firewall.cpl – Windows Defender Firewall
  • wf.msc – Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security

Display and Personalization

  • desk.cpl – Display Settings
  • control color – Color Management
  • control keyboard – Keyboard Properties
  • control mouse – Mouse Properties
  • control printers – Devices and Printers

User Accounts and Security

  • control userpasswords2 – Advanced User Accounts
  • netplwiz – User Accounts
  • credwiz – Credential Manager
  • lusrmgr.msc – Local Users and Groups ( /computer=remotecomputername )

Accessibility Options

  • utilman – Ease of Access Center
  • osk – On-Screen Keyboard
  • magnify – Magnifier
  • narrator – Narrator

Miscellaneous

  • calc – Calculator
  • mspaint – Paint
  • notepad – Notepad
  • wordpad – WordPad
  • explorer – File Explorer
  • shell:startup – Startup Folder
  • shell:sendto – SendTo Folder

Configuration Panels

  • sysdm.cpl – System Properties
  • appwiz.cpl – Programs and Features
  • intl.cpl – Region
  • main.cpl – Mouse Properties
  • mmsys.cpl – Sound
  • timedate.cpl – Date and Time

Power and Performance

  • powercfg.cpl – Power Options
  • powercfg.cpl,,1 – Choose a Power Plan
  • powercfg.cpl,,2 – Create a Power Plan
  • powercfg.cpl,,3 – Edit Plan Settings

Optional Features and Updates

  • optionalfeatures – Windows Features
  • wuapp – Windows Update
  • control update – Windows Update (Control Panel)
  • ms-settings:windowsupdate – Windows Update (Settings)

Windows Settings

  • ms-settings: – Opens Windows Settings
  • ms-settings:display – Display Settings
  • ms-settings:network – Network & Internet
  • ms-settings:privacy – Privacy
  • ms-settings:system – System
  • ms-settings:personalization – Personalization
  • ms-settings:bluetooth – Bluetooth
  • ms-settings:time-language – Time & Language
  • ms-settings:appsfeatures – Apps & features

Windows Store and Applications

  • ms-windows-store: – Microsoft Store
  • ms-windows-store:downloads – Microsoft Store Downloads
  • ms-windows-store:updates – Microsoft Store Updates

Advanced Tools

  • certmgr.msc – Certificate Manager
  • gpupdate – Group Policy Update
  • lodctr /r – Rebuild Performance Counters
  • logoff – Log off the computer
  • shutdown /s /f /t 0 – Immediate shutdown
  • shutdown /r /f /t 0 – Immediate restart