The document provides a comprehensive list of Microsoft Windows commands categorized by their functions, including launching administrative tools, system diagnostics, file management, security, and various settings. Each command is accompanied by a brief description of its purpose, such as opening specific applications or managing system settings. This serves as a useful reference for users seeking to navigate and utilize Windows functionalities efficiently.
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Microsoft Windows Commands
The document provides a comprehensive list of Microsoft Windows commands categorized by their functions, including launching administrative tools, system diagnostics, file management, security, and various settings. Each command is accompanied by a brief description of its purpose, such as opening specific applications or managing system settings. This serves as a useful reference for users seeking to navigate and utilize Windows functionalities efficiently.
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Microsoft Windows Commands
To launch administrative tools
compmgmt.msc: Opens Computer Management for system tools. devmgmt.msc: Launches Device Manager for hardware management. diskmgmt.msc: Opens Disk Management for storage tasks. services.msc: Manages background services. eventvwr.msc: Opens Event Viewer for system logs. secpol.msc: Open Local Security Policy regedit: Open Registry Editor taskschd.msc: Open Task Scheduler gpedit.msc: Open Group Policy Editor (Pro & Enterprise)
For system diagnostics and troubleshooting
msinfo32: Opens System Information for hardware and software details. dxdiag: Launches DirectX Diagnostic Tool for graphics and sound issues verifier: Opens Driver Verifier Manager resmon: Opens Resource Monitor to check system performance perfmon: Opens Performance Monitor mdsched: Runs Windows Memory Diagnostic for RAM issues msdt: Opens Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth: Repairs Windows image sfc /scannow: Scans and repairs system files chkdsk: Run Check Disk (Use with /f or /r for fixes) winver: Check Windows Version cleanmgr: Opens Disk Cleanup
For file and storage management
cleanmgr: Launches Disk Cleanup to free up space dfrgui: Opens Disk Defragmenter to optimize drives chkdsk: Checks and repairs disk errors diskpart: Opens Disk Partition utility onedrive: Open the OneDrive folder shell:AppsFolder: Open all apps folder wab: Open the Windows contacts folder explorer: Open the File Explorer recent: Open recent files and folder documents: Open Documents folder downloads: Open Downloads folder favorites: Open Favorites folder pictures: Open Pictures folder videos: Open Videos folder %AppData%: Open App Data folder debug: Access Debug folder backup: Opens backup folder %systemdrive%: Open system drive (usually C:) Type drive name followed by a colon or folder path: Open a specific drive or Folder location
For security and maintenance
firewall.cpl: Opens Windows Defender Firewall. wf.msc: Launches Firewall with advanced security. ms-settings:windowsdefender: Opens Windows Security. sigverif: Verifies file signatures for security. verifier: Checks driver integrity. msconfig: Opens System Configuration sfc /scannow: Runs system file checker dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth: Repairs Windows image To launch apps notepad: Opens Notepad instantly. calc: Launches the Calculator app. snippingtool: Opens screenshot-taking app mspaint: Opens Microsoft Paint for quick edits winword: Starts Microsoft Word (if installed) excel: Opens Microsoft Excel (if installed) chrome: Launches Google Chrome (if installed) msedge: Opens Microsoft Edge control: Opens the Control Panel explorer: Opens File Explorer powerpnt: Open Microsoft PowerPoint (if installed) firefox: Open Mozilla Firefox (if installed) wmplayer: Open Windows Media Player msra: Open Windows Remote Assistance outlook: Open Microsoft Outlook (if installed)
To launch different settings
ms-settings: :Opens the main Settings app ms-settings:network : Takes you straight to network & internet settings ms-settings:display : Opens display settings for screen adjustments ms-settings:personalization : Customize your desktop with personalization settings ms-settings:windowsupdate : Check for updates in Windows Update settings ms-settings:network : Opens Network & Internet settings ms-settings:privacy : Opens Privacy settings. ms-settings:bluetooth : Opens Bluetooth settings. ms-settings:devices : Opens Devices settings. ms-settings:system : Opens System settings. ms-settings:accounts : Opens Accounts settings. ms-settings:timeandlanguage : Opens Time & Language settings. ms-settings:gaming : Opens Gaming settings. ms-settings:region : Opens Region settings. ms-settings:optionalfeatures : Opens Optional Features settings. ms-settings:storage : Opens Storage settings. ms-settings:notifications : Opens Notifications settings. ms-settings:taskbar : Opens Taskbar settings. ms-settings:start : Opens Start Menu settings. ms-settings:lockscreen : Opens Lock Screen settings.
For network and connectivity
ncpa.cpl: Opens Network Connections for adapter settings ipconfig: Displays IP configuration in Command Prompt ping: Tests network connectivity control netconnections: Opens Network and Sharing Center ms-settings:network-wifi: Opens Wi-Fi settings ms-settings:datausage: View data usage ms-settings:network-vpn: Manage VPN ms-settings:network-proxy: Configures proxy settings
powercfg.cpl: Opens Power Options ms-settings:powersleep: Adjusts power and sleep settings powercfg /batteryreport: Generates a battery report powercfg /energy: Creates an energy efficiency report powercfg /hibernate: Enables or disables hibernation powercfg /deviceenablewake: Enables a device to wake the computer. powercfg /devicedisablewake: Disables a device from waking the computer.