Run Commands for Windows 11: Run Box Commands
In this article,
we will share with you a list of run commands (Run Box
Commands or Windows Run Commands) which unquestionably are
very important for all Windows operating system users.
Let us get
started.
How many of these run commands do you know?
Since it is very tough to access so many
features, settings, and programs available in Windows
11, utilizing a quicker way of opening Windows settings and programs is
beneficial.
The fastest way for anyone to open almost any program, setting, folder, document, directory, or task in Windows 11 is by using the run command box.
In Windows, the run
command box is a very powerful tool that can even let you open a web address
easily.
The Windows Run box has been integral and extensively used in all versions of Windows (Windows 11, Windows 8, Windows 7…...).
It was first introduced in Microsoft
Windows 95.
Even if you can search through Windows using the search box, using the run box is still faster.
For Example, if you want to “Create a System Repair Disc” you
must go through many steps. However, you can reach the “Create a System
Repair Disc” destination by typing “recdisc” in
the Run box and pressing Enter.
If you know and memorize run box commands needed to access Windows features and settings, operating in the run box is much more enjoyable.
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Many people don’t know there are
hundreds of run commands available in Windows 11.
1. Run Commands to Open File Explorer Shell Folders
Documents
·
Run
Command to Open the Documents Folder
Videos
·
Run
Command to Open the Videos Folder
Downloads
·
Run
Command to Open the Downloads Folder
Contacts
·
Run the Command to Open the Contacts Folder
Music
·
Run
Command to Open Music Folder
Appdata
·
Run
Command to Open Appdata Folder
Saved
games
·
Run
Command to Open Saved Games Folder
OneDrive
·
Run
Command to Open OneDrive Folder
Favorites
·
Run
Command to Open Favorites Folder
Recent
·
Run
Command to Open Recent Folder
Pictures
·
Run
Command to Open Pictures Folder
Desktop
·
Run
Command to Open Desktop Folder
3d
objects
·
Run
Command to Open 3D Objects Folder
2. Run Command to Open Control Panel Items and Apps
control
·
Run
Command to Open the Control Panel
calc
·
Run
Command to Open Calculator
iexplore
·
Run
Command to Open Internet Explorer
narrator
·
Run
Command to Open Narrator
notepad
·
Run
Command to Open Notepad
write
·
Run
Command to Open WordPad
mspaint
·
Run
Command to Open Paint
cmd
·
Run
Command to Open Command Prompt
osk
·
Run
Command to Open On-Screen Keyboard
magnify
·
Run
Command to Open Magnifier
dialer
·
Run
Command to Open Phone Dialer
snippingtool
·
Run
Command to Open Snipping Tool
mrt
·
Run
Command to Open Malicious Software Removal Tool
rstrui
·
Run
Command to Open System Restore
taskmgr
·
Run
Command to Open Task Manager
sndvol
·
Run
Command to Open Volume Mixer
wiaacmgr
·
Run
Command to Open Scan Wizard
charmap
·
Run
Command to Open Character Map
ncpa.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Network Connections
hdwwiz.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Device Manager
timedate.cpl
·
Run
Command to Change Date and Time Settings
joy.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Game Controllers
inetcpl.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Internet Options
telephon.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Phone and Modem Connections
powercfg.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Power Options
appwiz.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Programs and Features
intl.cpl
·
Run
Command to Change Region and Languages Settings
mmsys.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Sound Settings
sysdm.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open System Properties Window
wscui.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Security and Maintenance
firewall.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Defender Firewall
desk.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Display
iscsicpl
·
Run
Command to Open iSCSI Initiator Properties
main.cpl
·
Run
Command to Open Mouse Properties
devmgmt.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Device Manager
certmgr.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Certificates
comexp.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Component Services
eventvwr.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Event Viewer
gpedit.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Local Group Policy Editor
secpol.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Local Security Policy
lusrmgr.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Local Users and Groups
printmanagement.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Print Management
services.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Services
fsmgmt.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Shared Folders
taskschd.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Task Scheduler Window
tpm.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management
wf.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
wmimgmt.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) Management
compmgmt.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Computer Management Wizard
azman.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Authorization Manager
diskmgmt.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Disk Management tool
perfmon.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Performance Monitor Window
rsop.msc
·
Run
Command to Open Resultant Set of Policy
devicepairingwizard
·
Run
Command to Add A Device or Printer
sdclt
·
Run
Command to Open Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
fsquirt
·
Run
Command to Open Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard
winver
·
Run
Command to Know About Windows Installed on Your Computer
hdwwiz
·
Run
Command to Open Add Hardware Wizard
netplwiz
·
Run
Command to Open User Accounts Wizard
systempropertiesperformance
·
Run
Command to Change Performance Settings
printui
·
Run
Command to Open Printer User Interface
cttune
·
Run
Command to Change ClearType Text Tuner Setting
colorcpl
·
Run
Command to Change Color Management Setting
dcomcnfg
·
Run
Command to Open Component Services
compmgmtlauncher
·
Run
Command to Open Computer Management
displayswitch
·
Run
Command to Connect to A Projector
shrpubw
·
Run
Command to Open Create A Shared Folder Wizard
recdisc
·
Run
Command to Create A System Repair Disc
msdt
·
Run
Command to Open Microsoft Support Diagnostics Tool Wizard
tabcal
·
Run
Command to Open Digitizer Calibration Tool
dxdiag
·
Run
Command to Open DirectX Diagnostic Tool
cleanmgr
·
Run
Command to Open Disk Cleanup Wizard
dfrgui
·
Run
Command to Open Disk Defragmenter
dpiscaling
·
Run
Command to Adjust Display Settings
dccw
·
Run
Command to Open Display Color Calibration
dpapimig
·
Run
Command to Open Protected Content Migration
verifier
·
Run
Command to Open Driver Verifier Manager Wizard
utilman
·
Run
Command to Open Ease of Access Center
rekeywiz
·
Run
Command to Open Encrypting File System Wizard
fxscover
·
Run
Command to Open Fax Cover Page Editor
sigverif
·
Run
Command to Open File Signature Verification Wizard
iexpress
·
Run
Command to Open IExpress Wizard
lpksetup
·
Run
Command to Install or Uninstall Display Languages Window
mmc
·
Run
Command to Open Microsoft Management Console
odbcad32
·
Run
Command to Open ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbcconf
·
Run
Command to Open ODBC Driver Configuration
presentationsettings
·
Run
Command to Open Presentation Settings
printbrmui
·
Run
Command to Open Printer Migration Wizard
eudcedit
·
Run
Command to Open Private Character Editor
psr
·
Run
Command to Open Steps Recorder
regedit
·
Run
Command to open Registry Editor
regedt32
·
Run
Command to open Registry Editor 32
rasphone
·
Run
Command to Open Remote Access Phonebook
mstsc
·
Run
Command to Open Remote Desktop Connection
resmon
·
Run
Command to Open Resource Monitor
computerdefaults
·
Run
Command to Set Program Access and Computer Defaults
shrpubw
·
Run
Command to Open Create A Shared Folder Wizard
logoff
·
Run
Command to Sign-Out of Your Computer
cliconfg
·
Run
Command to Open SQL Server Client Network Utility Wizard
credwiz
·
Run
Command to Open Stored User Names And Passwords Wizard
mobsync
·
Run
Command to Open Sync Center
msconfig
·
Run
Command to Open System Configuration Settings
msinfo32
·
Run
Command to Open System Information Window
systempropertiesadvanced
·
Run
Command to Open Advanced Tab in System Properties Window
systempropertiescomputername
·
Run
Command to Open Computer Name Tab in System Properties Window
systempropertieshardware
·
Run
Command to Open Hardware Tab in System Properties Window
systempropertiesremote
·
Run
Command to Open Remote Tab in System Properties Window
systempropertiesprotection
·
Run
Command to Open System Protection Tab in System Properties Window
optionalfeatures
·
Run
Command to Turn Windows Features On or Off
useraccountcontrolsettings
·
Run
Command to Open User Account Control Settings
utilman
·
Run
Command to Adjust Display Settings
slui
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Activation
isoburn
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Disc Image Burner
explorer
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Explorer
wfs
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Fax and Scan Window
wmplayer
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Media Player
mdsched
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Memory Diagnostic Center
mblctr
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Mobility Center
wiaacmgr
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Picture Acquisition
powershell
·
Run
Command to Open Windows PowerShell
msra
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Remote Assistance Wizard
recdisc
·
Run
Command to Create A System Repair Disc
wscript
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Script Host
wusa
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3.
Run
Command to Open System Settings
ms-settings:
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Settings
ms-settings:display
·
Run
Command to Open Display Settings
ms-settings:nightlight
·
Run
Command to Open Night Light Settings
ms-settings:sound
·
Run
Command to Open Sound Settings
ms-settings:notifications
·
Run
Command to Open Notifications & Actions Settings
ms-settings:quiethours
·
Run
Command to Open Focus Assist Settings
ms-settings:powersleep
·
Run
Command to Open Power & Sleep Settings
ms-settings:batterysaver
·
Run
Command to Open Battery Setting
ms-settings:batterysaver-usagedetails
·
Run
Command to Check Which Apps Are Affecting Battery Life
ms-settings:batterysaver-settings
·
Run
Command to Check Battery Saver Settings
ms-settings:storagesense
·
To
Open Storage Settings
ms-settings:savelocations
·
Run
Command to Change Where New Content Is Saved
ms-settings:storagepolicies
·
Run
Command to Configure Storage Sense
ms-settings:tabletmode
·
Run
Command to Open Tablet Mode Setting
ms-settings:multitasking
·
Run
Command to Open Multitasking Settings
ms-settings:project
·
Run
Command to Open Projecting to This PC Settings
ms-settings:crossdevice
·
Run
Command to Open Shared Experiences Settings
ms-settings:clipboard
·
Run
Command to Open Clipboard Settings
ms-settings:remotedesktop
·
Run
Command to Open Remote Desktop Settings
ms-settings:about
·
Run
Command to Open About
4.
Run
Command to Open Devices Settings
ms-settings:bluetooth
·
Run
Command to Open Bluetooth & Other Devices Settings
ms-settings:printers
·
Run
Command to Open Printers & Scanners Settings
ms-settings:mousetouchpad
·
Run
Command to Open Mouse Settings
ms-settings:devices-touchpad
·
Run
Command to Open Touchpad Settings
ms-settings:typing
·
Run
Command to Open Typing Settings
ms-settings:pen
·
Run
Command to Open Pen & Windows Ink Settings
ms-settings:autoplay
·
Run
Command to Open Autoplay Settings
ms-settings:usb
·
Run
Command to Open USB Settings
5.
Run
Command to Open Phone Settings
ms-settings:mobile-devices
·
Run
Command to Link Your Android, or iPhone to Your PC
6.
Run
Command to Open Network & Internet Settings
ms-settings:network-status
·
Run
Command to Open Network Status Settings
ms-settings:network-wifi
·
Run
Command to Open Wi-Fi Settings
ms-settings:network-wifisettings
·
Run
Command to Open Manage Known Wi-Fi Networks Settings
ms-settings:network-ethernet
·
Run
Command to Open Ethernet Settings
ms-settings:network-dialup
·
Run
Command to Open Dial-Up Settings
ms-settings:network-vpn
·
Run
Command to Open VPN Settings
ms-settings:network-airplanemode
·
Run
Command to Open Airplane Mode Settings
ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot
·
Run
Command to Open Mobile Hotspot Settings
ms-settings:datausage
·
Run
Command to Open Data Usage Settings
ms-settings:network-proxy
· Run Command to Open Proxy Settings
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7.
Run
Command to Open Personalization Settings
ms-settings:personalization-background
·
Run
Command to Open Background Settings
ms-settings:colors
·
Run
Command to Open Colors Settings
ms-settings:lockscreen
·
Run
Command to Open Lock Screen Settings
ms-settings:themes
·
Run
Command to Open Themes Settings
ms-settings:fonts
·
Run
Command to Open Fonts Settings
ms-settings:personalization-start
·
Run
Command to Open Start Settings
ms-settings:taskbar
·
Run
Command to Open Taskbar Settings
8.
Run
Command to Open Apps Settings
ms-settings:appsfeatures
·
Run
Command to Open Apps & Features Settings
ms-settings:optionalfeatures
·
Run
Command to Open Optional Features in Apps & Features Settings
ms-settings:defaultapps
·
Run
Command to Open Default Apps Settings
ms-settings:maps
·
Run
Command to Open Offline Maps Settings
ms-settings:appsforwebsites
·
Run
Command to Open Apps for Websites Settings
ms-settings:videoplayback
·
Run
Command to Open Video Playback Settings
ms-settings:startupapps
·
Run
Command to Open Startup Settings
9.
Run
Command to Open Accounts Settings
ms-settings:yourinfo
·
Run
Command to See Your Info
ms-settings:emailandaccounts
·
Run
Command to Open Email & Accounts Settings
ms-settings:signinoptions
·
Run
Command to Open Sign-In Options Settings
ms-settings:workplace
·
Run
Command to Open Access Work or School Settings
ms-settings:otherusers
·
Run
Command to Open Family & Other People Settings
ms-settings:sync
·
Run
Command to Open Sync Your Settings
10.
Run
Command to Open Time & Language Settings
ms-settings:dateandtime
·
Run
Command to Open Date & Time Settings
ms-settings:regionlanguage
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Display Language Settings
ms-settings:speech
·
Run
Command to Open Speech Settings
11.
Run
Command to Open Gaming Settings
ms-settings:gaming-gamebar
·
Run
Command to Open Game Bar Settings
ms-settings:gaming-gamedvr
·
Run
Command to Open Captures Settings
ms-settings:gaming-broadcasting
·
Run
Command to Open Broadcasting Settings
ms-settings:gaming-gamemode
·
Run
Command to Turn Game Mode ON or OFF
ms-settings:gaming-xboxnetworking
·
Run
Command to Open Xbox Networking Settings
12. Run Command to Open Ease of Access
Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-display
·
Run
Command to Open Display Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier
·
Run
Command to Open Magnifier Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-colorfilter
·
Run
Command to Open Color Filters Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast
·
Run
Command to Open High Contrast Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator
·
Run
Command to Open Narrator Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-audio
·
Run
Command to Open Audio Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-closedcaptioning
·
Run
Command to Open Closed Captions Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-speechrecognition
·
Run
Command to Open Speech Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard
·
Run
Command to Open Keyboard Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse
·
Run
Command to Open Mouse Settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-eyecontrol
·
Run
Command to Open Eye Control Settings
13.
Run
Command to Open Cortana Settings
ms-settings:cortana
·
Run
Command to Open Talk to Cortana Settings
ms-settings:cortana-permissions
·
Run
Command to Open Permissions Settings
ms-settings:cortana-moredetails
· Run Command to See More Details About Cortona and Your Privacy
14. Run Command to Open Privacy Settings
ms-settings:privacy-general
·
Run
Command to Change General Privacy Options
ms-settings:privacy-speech
·
Run
Command to Open Speech Settings
ms-settings:privacy-speechtyping
·
Run
Command to Open Inking & Typing Personalization Settings
ms-settings:privacy-feedback
·
Run
Command to Open Diagnostics & Feedback Settings
ms-settings:privacy-activityhistory
·
Run
Command to Open Activity History Settings
ms-settings:privacy-location
·
Run
Command to Open Location Settings
ms-settings:privacy-webcam
·
Run
Command to Open Camera Settings
ms-settings:privacy-microphone
·
Run
Command to Open Microphone Settings
ms-settings:privacy-voiceactivation
·
Run
Command to Open Voice Activation Settings
ms-settings:privacy-notifications
·
Run
Command to Open Notifications Settings
ms-settings:privacy-accountinfo
·
Run
Command to Open Account Info Settings
ms-settings:privacy-contacts
·
Run
Command to Open Contacts Settings
ms-settings:privacy-calendar
·
Run
Command to Open Calendar Settings
ms-settings:privacy-phonecalls
·
Run
Command to Open Phone Calls Settings
ms-settings:privacy-callhistory
·
Run
Command to Open Call History Settings
ms-settings:privacy-email
·
Run
Command to Open Email Settings
ms-settings:privacy-tasks
·
Run
Command to Open Tasks Settings
ms-settings:privacy-messaging
·
Run
Command to Open Messaging Settings
ms-settings:privacy-radios
·
Run
Command to Open Radios Settings
ms-settings:privacy-customdevices
·
Run
Command to Open Other Devices Settings
ms-settings:privacy-backgroundapps
·
Run
Command to Open Background Apps Settings
ms-settings:privacy-appdiagnostics
·
Run
Command to Open App Diagnostics Settings
ms-settings:privacy-automaticfiledownloads
·
Run
Command to Open Automatic File Downloads Settings
ms-settings:privacy-documents
·
Run
Command to Open Documents Settings
ms-settings:privacy-pictures
·
Run
Command to Open Pictures Settings
ms-settings:privacy-videos
·
Run
Command to Open Videos Settings
ms-settings:privacy-broadfilesystemaccess
·
Run
Command to Open File System Settings
15. Run Command to Open Update & Security
Settings
ms-settings:windowsupdate
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Update Settings
ms-settings:windowsupdate-action
·
Run
Command to check for Windows Updates
ms-settings:windowsupdate-history
·
Run
Command to View Windows Update History
ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions
·
Run
Command to Change Windows Update Restart Options
ms-settings:windowsdefender
·
Run
Command to Open Windows Security Settings
ms-settings:backup
·
Run
Command to Open Backup Settings
ms-settings:troubleshoot
·
Run
Command to Open Troubleshoot Settings
ms-settings:recovery
·
Run
Command to Open Recovery Settings
ms-settings:activation
·
Run
Command to Open Activation Settings
ms-settings:findmydevice
·
Run
Command to Open Find My Device Settings
ms-settings:developers
·
Run
Command to Open for Developers Settings
ms-settings:windowsinsider
· Run Command to Open Windows Insider Program Settings
How do I open the run box?
There are various ways of opening the run box.
Among those methods, the simplest is:
1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard simultaneously.
2. Click Start and type Run then
Click the top result which is Run.
In the run box, type a valid run command to open
any program, folder, document, or even a website in the open text box. Then,
press Enter key.
Note:
·
To open a program, type the path with its program
file name in the open text box. For Example: C:\Program Files
(x86)\Internet Download Manager\IDMan.exe
·
To open a folder, type its full path in the open
text box. For Example: G:\Published
·
To open websites, you don’t have to open your
browsers first just type the full web address and hit enter.
For
Example, https://fasilodream.blogspot.com
The run box shows you an error message if the text you
have written in the open text box is illegal.
How to pin the Run box into Start and Taskbar
To pin the Run box into the Start menu and Taskbar follow
the steps below:
1.
Click Start and type Run then
right-click on the top result which is Run.
2. Click Pin to Start to add the Run box to the start menu. Right-click on Run again and click Pin to Taskbar to pin it into the taskbar.
Conclusion
In this article, we shared with you the list of run commands which unquestionably are very important for all Windows operating system users.
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