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Windows Run Command Cheat Sheet 2

Ashutosh — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:11:05 +0000

As you can see that i had earlier posted the 1st part of the Run command list as Windows Run Command Cheat Sheet. This post consists of more of the other Run commands that are available for Windows as well as for some of the installed applications.

Here are some of the Commands and Functions for ‘System Management Control Panel’ and ‘Control Panel’

COMMAND	FUNCTION
appwiz.cpl	Add or Remove Programs
control	Control Panel
control admintools	Administrative Tools
control color	Manage Appearance
control desktop	Display Properties
control folders	Folder Options
control fonts	Font Manager
control keyboard	Keyboard Properties
control mouse	Mouse Properties
control netconnections	Manage Network Connections
control printers	Manage Printers and Scanners
control schedtasks	Manage Scheduled Tasks
control userpasswords2	Control Usernames and Passwords
credwiz	Stored Usernames and Passwords
desk.cpl	Display Panel
devmgmt.msc	Device Manager
directx.cpl	Direct X Control Panel
dpinst	Install Drivers
dpiscaling	Adjust Dots per Inch Scaling
eventvwr.msc	Event Viewer
fonts	Open Fonts Folder
gpedit.msc	Group Policy Editor
hdwwiz.cpl	Add Hardware Wizard
intl.cpl	Change Regional Settings
javaws	Java Control Panel
lusrmgr	User And Group Manager
mmsys.cpl	Audio Management
msconfig	Change Various Aspects of the System
optional features	Manage Optional Features
powercfg.cpl	Power Management and lid Options(Where Applicable)
regedit	Edit Registry
rekeywiz	Encrypt File System
secpol.msc	Security Settings
sndvol	Adjust Sound Volume
sysedit	Edit System Configuration
timedate.cpl	Date and Time Settings
utilman	Utility Manager
wscui.cpl	Security Settings
wuapp	Windows Update Application

Commands and Functions for ‘Internet’ and ‘Files and Folders’

COMMANDS	FUNCTIONS
iexplore	Internet Explorer
iexpress	Internet Express Wizard
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Settings
ipconfig	Configure TCP/IP
firewall.cpl	Windows Firewall
wf.msc	Firewall and Security
inetwiz	Internet Setup Wizard
ipconfig/all	Display Current TCP/IP Settings
ipconfig/displaydns	Show DNS Cache
ipcofig/flushdns	Clean DNS Cache
ipconfig/registerdns	Refreshes Connection
ipconfig/showclassid	Shows DHCP class ID
ipconfig/setclassid	Specify DHCP class ID
migwiz	Migration Wizard
comp	Compare Files
sigverify	Verify File Signatures
c:, e:, d:, etc	Open Directory
c:/path	Open Path
findfast.cpl	Quick Search

Commands and Functions for ‘Diagnostics and Repair’

COMMANDS	FUNCTIONS
chkdsk	Check Disk
diskmgmt	Disk Management and Partitioning
dcomcnfg	View and Manage Services
dxdiag	Direct X Troubleshooting
cleanmgr	Disk Cleaning
dfrgui	Defragment Drive with GUI
verifier	Verify Installed Drivers
msdt	MS Support Diagnostic Tool
perfmon	Performance Monitor
sfc	File Checker
msinfo32	System Information
sysdm.cpl	System Properties
sdclt	Backup
syskey	System Security Tool
dfrg	Defragment Drive
helpctr	Help and Support
sfc/scannow	Start Scanning System
sfc/scanonce	Scan at Next Boot
sfc/scanboot	Scan at every Boot
sfc/revert	Return to Default Settings(of SFC)
sfc/purgecache	Clear Cache
tcptest	TCP tester
logoff	Log Off Windows
shutdown	Shut Down Windows

Windows Run Command Cheat Sheet

Ashutosh — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:58:26 +0000

Windows provides a tool for direct and easy access to different windows features. Also many of the windows users are unaware of it and many use it very often. It is the Run command using which one can access any of the windows provided feature or also installed applications. Fast access to some applications and some of the rarely known customization options on Windows operating systems.The shortcut key for the Run command is Windows + [R]

Following are Commands and Functions for ‘Tools‘

COMMAND	FUNCTION
calc	Calculator
clipbrd	Clipboard
cmd	Command prompt
dvdplay	Play inserted dvd’s
excel	MS Excel
explorer	Windows Explorer
freecell	Play Card Game
frontpg	MS Frontpage
igfxzoom	Zoom Utility
magnify	Windows Magnifier
mobsync	MS Synchronisation
moviemk	Windows Movie Maker
mplay32	Basic WMP, not Classic WMP
mrt	malicious software removal tool
mshearts	Play Hearts
mspaint	MS Paint
mstsc	Remote Desktop
msword	MS Word
notepad	Notepad
osk	On Screen Keyboard
pinball	Play Pinball
powerpnt	MS Powerpoint
slui	Windows Activation
snippingtool	Snipping tool for Screenshots
soundrecorder	record sounds
spider	Play Spider Solitaire
stickynote	Add a sticky note on the Desktop
taskmgr	Task Manager
winmine	Minesweeper
wmplayer	Windows Media Player
write	Wordpad

I’ll post more of these commands related to Internet, System, System soon…

How to open “Internet Explorer” with “RUN”

Richie Sajan — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:44:14 +0000

Windows RUN command is the place to be if you want to cut down on clicking with your mouse and wasting your time. You just enter short-cuts like cmd (for command prompt) or %temp% (for opening the folder containing temporary files) and voila the app/window is open. But how to open Internet Explorer from RUN? Read on.

Note: The following tutorial assumes that your Windows installation directory as well as Internet Explorer has been installed on the C drive. If not, just change the drive letter.

Well its pretty simple, just enter the following in the RUN text-box:

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe

Huh, don’t you think it’s pretty long? Well there’s a simple work-around. You need to do the following steps (just once).

Just go to the the RUN box again. (Keyboard Shortcut : Win + R)
In the text-box type:

C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\
Copy the file named ‘iexplore’ or ‘iexplore.exe’
Again open the RUN box (Win + R)
Now in the text-box type:

%systemroot%\system32\
Now just paste the the iexplore file (which we had earlier copied) in this folder.

That’s it your done! Now to open Internet Explorer from the RUN box, just open it up and then type ‘iexplore’ (without quotes). How’s that!

You could do the similar for Firefox (firefox.exe) or any other related software.