Many tasks in the Windows operating system are solved using programs that can be accessed through the Run menu. However, with its help, you can also run regular programs that are freely available. This may be necessary when there is no way to find a shortcut or if the elements of the desktop stopped responding.
This article will list a few important and useful Windows Run commands.
How to run the Run menu?
The launch of this menu on different versions of the Windows operating system occurs in its own way. Thus, to run this program on the seventh version, you need to find this option in the Start menu. You can also enter “Search for programs and files” in the search.
For the eighth and tenth series of the system, you need to press the key combination Win and R. And in the window that opens, you can enter what you need. Now you can not ask yourself the question: "Where is the command" execute "?". A detailed list of relevant formulas will be presented below. Each of them will be given a description. They will be divided according to the alphabetical principle.
So, what commands does this program execute?
Functions for programs with missing name localization
In this case, programs are launched whose names have not been translated into other languages:
- Iexplore. Enables the standard Internet Explorer browser.
- Mspaint. Opens the Paint editor.
- Write To enter this command into the program, run the Wordpad text editor.
Commands for "A"
This section contains programs for accessing the operating system settings and archiving files:
- control_admintools. Launches the Windows settings panel;
- sdclt. When you enter this command, you can create an archive copy of a document, file or folder.
Programs on "B"
Here are the commands to launch a text editor and a firewall:
- notepad. If we give this command to "Run", then the Notepad text editor starts:
- firewall.cpl. Opens the local firewall settings window. Most often it is necessary if you want to disable the function, without a long search on the taskbar.
List for "B"
This section contains commands for setting up system recovery, as well as exit from it:
- rstrui. The function is useful when the system has become unstable. By entering it, you can roll back updates to the previous version of the operating system;
- logoff. It often happens that the start menu stops responding or just closes, disappearing from the screen. To correct the situation, you can use this command, which will complete the user logout.
List with the letter "D"
This includes programs that allow you to work with time data, disks, and device metrics:
- timedate.cpl. Allows you to go to the date and time settings menu if the corresponding icon has disappeared from the taskbar;
- dfrgui. Performs disk defragmentation, speeding up the system;
- taskmgr. Another option for launching the task manager without using keyboard shortcuts;
- devmgmt.msc. This command for "Run" opens the device manager. This option allows you to find this menu without a long search for settings.
Teams on the "Z"
Includes commands to control the operation of the device and system sounds:
- shutdown / s. The team turns off the personal computer when it is not possible to use the Start menu bar;
- mmsys.cpl. Opens the sound settings window for devices and the system.
The And Command
This includes just one joy.cpl function. It helps to configure connected gamepads, joysticks and steering wheels. Here you can check and configure these devices.
Paragraph "K"
Contains commands for launching programs and working with the system:
- calc. Using this command for "Run", you can quickly launch the calculator built into the operating system;
- cmd. Opens a command prompt. This may be necessary when solving problems with disks, network, adapters, and many other parameters and devices;
- msconfig. Launches the system configuration function . This program allows you to change the startup settings of your computer. With its help, you can perform detailed configuration of the operating system.
Resource Monitor Command
Perfmon / res allows you to diagnose the system. In addition, identify weaknesses that worsen computer performance.
Letter "o"
The following commands allow you to work with the search for files and folders, as well as optimize the operation of the device by cleaning disks:
- Fsmgmt.msc. This command for "Run" allows you to search for public folders.
- Cleanmgr. In the event that the computer's performance has noticeably decreased, or if suspicious files have appeared on it, you can use the disk cleanup command. Nevertheless, it is recommended to resort to the help of special programs.
Large paragraph on "P"
Includes a large number of commands allowing you to work with the operating system in a non-standard way:
- control. Launches the Windows Control Panel. Useful for errors in the Start menu;
- downloads. With this command, you can instantly open the download folder. Although it is more energy intensive than the standard method. But you never know;
- control folders. This command for "Run" launches the folder settings menu. You can solve issues regarding display, opening, and also perform various operations with directories;
- shutdown / r. Performs a system reboot without using the Start menu;
- control schedtasks. Opens the settings panel for the launch schedules of various programs. In Windows 10, you can specify which programs, and after what period of time will be launched after turning on the computer;
- chkdsk. Using this command, you can check the computer’s disk after various errors or messages about malicious programs;
- explorer. Allows you to restart the desktop if the process of the same name closes;
- appwiz.cpl. Launches a window called "Programs and Features." Here you can familiarize yourself with the full list of programs installed on the device and remove any of them.
List for "P"
The commands included in this paragraph allow you to work with settings for screen resolution, hidden parameters, and also get into the registry editor:
- desk.cpl. Provides access to the resolution settings of the working monitor, allowing you not to search for a function in the control panel;
- gpedit.msc. Allows you to work with the local group policy editor;
- regedit. Allows access to the registry editor.
Programs on "C"
The commands in this section give access to various properties of devices and services of the operating system:
- msinfo32. Allows you to go to the system information section. Here you can find all the relevant information about the models of various parts of the device, the version of the operating system and many other parameters;
- sysdm.cpl. Provides access to system property settings. Here you can change the workgroup, device name, activate the manager of connected devices and other parameters;
- ncpa.cpl. Goes to the network connection section. It is very useful when there is a need to check the cause of Internet disruption on the device, as well as update network drivers.
The list of programs "U"
Here you can find teams that direct to the sections on managing various connected devices and personal user accounts:
- diskmgmt.msc. Allows you to open the disk management menu where all connected storage devices are displayed. You can also format and resize partitions;
- control_printers. Opens a menu of devices and printers. This shows the printers and scanners that are connected to your computer or have worked with it before;
- Netplwiz Opens a panel for working with user accounts. Allows you to perform various operations to modify the data accounts that are available on the computer.