Common Windows Run Commands
To quickly access applications and hidden configuration settings in Windows, the best option is to use the Run command, [ Windows Key ] + [ R ]. Below you will find complete list of commands that you have to type in the Run command dialog box and press [ Enter ] to access. This is the first part.
Note: You may not find all commands working in all Windows versions. Some commands works only in the latest version of Windows, i.e. Windows Vista/7. Some commands will only work if the software or function is installed.
Run Commands to access general tools and applications
COMMAND | FUNCTION |
cmd | Command Prompt |
calc | Calculator |
notepad | Notepad |
explorer | Windows Explorer |
taskmgr | Task Manager |
osk | On Screen Keyboard |
wmplayer | Windows Media Player |
dvdplay | Play DVD’s |
mplayer32 | Basic Media Player |
moviemk | Windows Movie Maker |
soundrecorder | Record Sounds |
clipbrd | Clipboard Viewer |
igfxzoom | Zoom utility |
magnify | Magnifier utility |
mobsync | Microsoft Synchronisation |
mstsc | Remote Desktop |
write | Wordpad |
mspaint | Paint |
stickynote | Sticky Note utility to add sticky notes to desktop |
snippingtool | Snipping tool for screenshots |
slui | Windows Activation tool |
mrt | Malicious Software Removal utility |
msword | Microsoft Word |
excel | Microsoft Excel |
powerpnt | Microsoft Powerpoint |
frontpg | Microsoft Frontpage |
freecell | Play Free Cell Card Game |
mshearts | Play Hearts |
pinball | Play Pinball |
spider | Play Spider Solitaire |
winmine | Play Minesweeper |
There are more Windows Run command secrets available about which I will write in the next article. You can also help by commenting below about any hidden or common Run commands that you know. I will add them along in the list. :)