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System Run Commands

The document lists 30 run commands that can be used in Windows to open various system tools and utilities. Some of the most useful commands include services.msc to open the Windows Services app to manage services, mstsc to open the Remote Desktop Connection app to connect to other computers, msinfo32 to view system information, eventvwr.msc to open the Event Viewer for monitoring and troubleshooting, and control to open the Control Panel for system configuration. Typing these commands into the Run dialog box provides a quick way to access important Windows management features without navigating folders.

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System Run Commands

The document lists 30 run commands that can be used in Windows to open various system tools and utilities. Some of the most useful commands include services.msc to open the Windows Services app to manage services, mstsc to open the Remote Desktop Connection app to connect to other computers, msinfo32 to view system information, eventvwr.msc to open the Event Viewer for monitoring and troubleshooting, and control to open the Control Panel for system configuration. Typing these commands into the Run dialog box provides a quick way to access important Windows management features without navigating folders.

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List of Run Commands

1. services.msc – When you enter “services.msc” and press the Enter button,
it will open the Windows Services app where you can easily start, stop and
configure other settings for each and every service individually. It’s quite
helpful when you want to toggle a service.

2. mstsc – Entering “mstsc” into the Run dialog box opens the Remote
Desktop Connection app which allows you to connect to another Windows
computers over the local network or through the Internet. This helps you use
the host computer as your own.
3. msinfo32 – If you want to quickly get your system information, then the
“msinfo32” command is the way to go. At a glance it will display all the system
details including the hardware resources and software environment.
4. sdclt – This command opens the Backup and Restore window that allows
you to quickly set a backup schedule or restore any of your previous backups.

5. compmgmt.msc – The Computer Management app is where you can


access almost all the advanced Windows modules like Event Viewer, Shared
Folder, System Tools, etc.

6. cleanmgr – This command allows you to open the Windows Disk Cleanup
utility. Once opened, simply select the drive your want to clean up and click
the “OK” button.

7. eventvwr.msc – Windows Event Viewer is where Windows stores all the


monitoring and troubleshooting messages. You can use this command to
quickly access the Event Viewer application.
8. control – Every Windows user knows a thing or two about the Windows
Control Panel, and using this command you can quickly access the Control
Panel with some stumbling around.

9. mmc – Microsoft Management Console (MMC) is an advanced Windows


module that is mainly aimed at system administrators and power users, as it
sports all the tools required for configuring and monitoring a Windows system.

10. resmon – Whenever you want to check how your system resources are
being utilized, simply use this Run command, and it displays everything from
your CPU to Dist to Network.

11. – This is one of the lesser-known Run commands. Just enter the
backslash into the Run dialog box, and it will open up the C drive. It is one of
the quickest ways to access the C drive.
12. . – This is yet another lesser-known Run command. When executed, it
opens the current user’s home folder which hosts all the other local folders
like the Downloads, Documents, Desktop, Pictures, etc.

13. .. – When you execute these two dots in the Run dialog box, it will open up
the Users folder which is located directly in the C drive.

14. calc – If you want to quickly open the built-in Windows calculator app,
typing calc in the Run dialog box is the easiest way to do it.

15. cmd – Even Windows users have to deal with the command line
sometimes. With this command you can quickly open the command prompt
without administrator privileges.
16. powershell – If the command prompt is too old for you, then you may
want to try PowerShell. Just type this command in the Run dialog box, and
you will have your PowerShell opened without administrator privileges.

17. netplwiz – The general user accounts option is available through the
Control Panel, but if you want to mess with the advanced user account
options, then use this command to open the Advanced User Accounts
window. If you want to deal with the Authorization Manager, then use the Run
command azman.msc .

18. gpedit.msc – Group Policy Editor in Windows allows you to set and edit
different Windows policies of a local or remote computer. Since Group Policy
Editor is an advanced tool, it is buried deep inside Windows, and this Run
command is the easiest way to access it.
19. lusrmgr.msc – Using this command, you can open the Local Users and
Groups Manager where you can edit several properties of all the users and
groups.

20. mrt – Every month Windows releases a newer version of Microsoft


Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool through the Windows Update.
This free tool helps you in cleaning some of the most popular malicious
software from your Windows computer. This tool runs silently in the
background, but if you want to run it manually, then use this Run command.
21. ncpa.cpl – Being an Internet user means that you have to deal with
occasional (if not daily) network problems, and one way to troubleshoot your
network connection is by accessing your Network Adapters. To access all
your Network Adapters, you can use this Run command.

22. perfmon.msc – If you want to monitor the performance of your Windows


computer and effects of the programs you run, running Performance Monitor
will provide ample data. You can access the Performance Monitor using this
command.
23. powercfg.cpl – Windows hosts a wide range of power options to deal with
your computer’s power usage, and you can access all those Power Options
using this command.
24. appwiz.cpl – Using this command you can quickly access the Programs
and Features window where you can quickly uninstall your installed programs.

25. devmgmt.msc – Windows Device Manager is where you can manage all
your hardware devices, and you can use this Run command to quickly access
it. Alternatively, you can also use the command “hdwwiz.cpl.”

26. regedit – Regedit Run command can be used to access the Windows
Registry, which is a hierarchical database that hosts all the configurations and
settings of an operating system and the installed programs.

27. msconfig – Windows System Configuration is where you can edit


different things like the boot options, startup options, services, etc. You can
use this Run command to access the System Configuration window.
28. sysdm.cpl – If you ever want to access the System Properties window,
then using this Run command opens it right up.
29. firewall.cpl – If you want to manage or configure your Windows firewall,
then you can use this Run command to quickly access the Firewall window.

30. wuapp – Last but not least, you can use this command to check, manage
and configure all your Windows update settings.

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