windows run command
Part 1: How to use Run Commands
Click Win + R keyboard shortcuts to bring up Run dialog. (In Windows 10, you also can press Win + X and then select Run.) Then type one command and click OK or press Enter key so that you can quickly open the app.
Part 2: 20 most-used Run Commands for Windows 10 users
A Run Command is not simply the name of an app/program, Windows designs a great many specialized Run commands. Here we illustrate the twenty most commonly used.
1. control
This is a Run Command to quickly access Windows 10 Control Panel. However, some users are used to open the Control Panel by Start menu or Windows 10 Power user menu.
2. taskmgr
This is a Run Command to open Task Manager as quickly as by right-clicking on the blank area of Windows 10 taskbar.
3. cmd
There are more options to open Command Prompt in Windows 10, this command is just one of shortcuts.
4. netplwiz
The common User Account is in Windows Control Panel, while this command opens the advanced User Accounts window.
5. regedit
A power user may need to open Registry Editor to make changes to Windows registry. With this command, you can quickly access Registry Editor.
6. lusrmgr.msc
Running this command, you can open Local Users and Groups manager where you can edit properties of all your users and groups.
7. appwiz.cpl
This Run Command quickly opens the Programs and Features window where you can uninstall programs and apps in Windows 10.
8. desk.cpl
It's a shortcut allowing you to change your Windows screen resolution.
9. powercfg.cpl
Running this command will directly open the Power Options window which is buried in Control Panel.
10. main.cpl
This command can help you access Mouse Propertiesdialog where you can change settings of the mouse connected to your computer.
11. snippingtool
If you are wondering How to Take Screenshots on Microsoft Surface Tablet, this Run Command is just the shortcut to open Windows built-in Snipping Tool, with which you can not only take a screenshot but also edit the screenshot.
12. logoff
This Run Command is a less known quick way to sign out of Windows 10.
13. msconfig
This command opens System Configuration dialog where you can change some of the system settings in Windows.
14. diskmgmt.msc
This Run Command helps you open Windows 10 Disk Management where you can manage the hard disk partition on your computer.
15. chrome/firefox/iexplore
Running chrome or firefox command can launch Chrome or Firefox browser if it’s installed on your Windows 10, and the iexplore command can open Internet Explorer.
16. calc: Open Windows built-in calculator app for you.
17. compmgmt.msc: Open Computer Management window.
18. gpedit.msc: Open Local Group Policy Editor.
19. cleanmgr: Open Disk Cleanup utility.
20. sysdm.cpl: Opens System Properties window.
The above are 20 most commonly used Run Commands. Believe they can help Windows 10 users quickly open some most-used apps/programs/tasks. Certainly, they will also apply in the earlier Windows versions.
Just Press Windows key + r and let the fun begin
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Windows run commands are shortest ways to reach at any particular setting panel or open any useful applications. Although Microsoft has made taskbar search very much efficient in doing that, but you can not find each and everything via taskbar search. Also searching something in search box of taskbar and then clicking on the search result is one step longer as compared to opening it via run. Also, opening something via run box seems geeky and cool. For example very few people know that you can reach control panel directly by typing control in run box or you can directly open on screen keyboard by typing osk in run box. I have listed here all the important run commands in windows 10.
Just Press Windows key + r and let the fun begin
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Windows run commands are shortest ways to reach at any particular setting panel or open any useful applications. Although Microsoft has made taskbar search very much efficient in doing that, but you can not find each and everything via taskbar search. Also searching something in search box of taskbar and then clicking on the search result is one step longer as compared to opening it via run. Also, opening something via run box seems geeky and cool. For example very few people know that you can reach control panel directly by typing control in run box or you can directly open on screen keyboard by typing osk in run box. I have listed here all the important run commands in windows 10.
Useful Windows Tools
- On screen Keyboard – osk
- Calculator – calc
- WordPad – write
- Windows Media Player – wmplayer
- Windows Fax and Scan – wfs
- Snipping Tools – snippingtool
- Paint – mspaint
- Notepad – notepad
- Task manager – taskmgr
- Sticky Notes – stikynot
- Math Input Panel – mip
- Command Prompt – cmd
- Powershell – powershell
- Windows Journal – journal
- Narrator – narrator
- Magnifier – magnify
- Edge – microsoft-edge://
- Internet Explorer – iexplore
- Bluetooth – fsquirt
- Windows Firewall – firewall.cpl
- Windows Firewall with Advanced Security – wf.msc
- Windows Explorer – explorer
- XPS Viewer – xpsrchvw
Specific utilities
- Create Repair Disc – recdisc
- Backup and Restore – sdclt
- Remote Assistance – msra
- To Open Recently Viewed files – recent
- To Connect to a Projector – displayswitch
- To add a New Device – devicepairingwizard
- Open Ease of Access centre – utilman
- User Account Control Settings – useraccountcontrolsettings
- Windows Task scheduler – taskschd.msc
- System Restore – rstrui
- All System information – msinfo32
- Network Connections – ncpa.cpl
- System Configuration – msconfig
- Disk Cleanup – cleanmgr
- Disk Defragmenter – dfrgui
- Disk Management – diskmgmt.msc
- Malicious Software Removal Tool – mrt
- Problem Steps Recorder – psr
- Internet Options – inetcpl.cpl
- Device Manager – devmgmt.msc
- Computer Management – compmgmt.msc
- Shared Folders – fsmgmt.msc
- Create a shared folder wizard – shrpubw
- Backup and restore user name and passwords – credwiz
- Region and Language – intl.cpl
- Registry Editor – regedit
- Local Group Policy Editor – gpedit.msc
- Indexing Options – rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL srchadmin.dll
- Resource Monitor – resmon
- Sound settings – mmsys.cpl
- Troubleshooting – control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting
- User Accounts – control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts
- Local Users and Groups – lusrmgr.msc
- Advanced User Accounts – netplwiz
- Time and Date – timedate.cpl
- Screen Resolution – desk.cpl
- Color Management – colorcpl
- Event Viewer – eventvwr.msc
- Remote Desktop Connection – mstsc
- Services – services.msc
- Certificates – certmgr.msc
- Mouse settings – main.cpl
- Know current Windows version – winver
- Local Security Policy – secpol.msc
- Directly go to list of installed programs – appwiz.cpl
- Windows Update settings – control update
- Administrative Tools – controladmintools
- Scheduled Tasks – control schedtasks
Control Panel Run Commands
- Control Panel – control
- Personalization & Themes – controldesktop
- Personalization & Color – controlcolor
- File explorer properties & Folder Options – control folders
- Keyboard Properties – controlkeyboard
- Mouse Properties – control mouse
- Network Properties – control netconnections
- Printers Properties – control printers
- Manage current user Account – control userpasswords
- Manager all User Accounts – control userpasswords2
Open Folder Commands
- Open Documents Folder – documents
- Open Videos folder – videos
- Open Downloads Folder – downloads
- Open Favorites Folder – favorites
- Open Recent Folder – recent
- Open Pictures Folder – pictures
System Run commands
- System Configuration – msconfig
- System Configuration Editor – sysedit
- System Information – msinfo32
- System Properties – sysdm.cpl
- System Properties (Advanced Tab) – systempropertiesadvanced
- System Properties (Computer Name Tab) – systempropertiescomputername
- System Properties (Hardware Tab) – systempropertieshardware
- System Properties (Remote Tab) – systempropertiesremote
- System Properties (System Protection Tab) – systempropertiesprotection
- System Restore – rstrui
All other useful run Command shortcuts
- Display Color Calibration – dccw
- Display – dpiscaling
- Display Switch – displayswitch
- Driver Verifier Manager – verifier
- File Signature Verification – sigverif
- Game Controllers – joy.cpl
- Getting Started – gettingstarted
- iSCSI Initiator Configuration Tool – iscsicpl
- Language Pack Installer – lpksetup
- Microsoft Management Console – mmc
- Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool – msdt
- Performance Monitor – perfmon.msc
- Phone and Modem telephon – cpl
- Phone Dialer – dialer
- WMI Management – wmimgmt.msc
- Windows Disc Image Burning Tool – isoburn
- Windows DVD Maker – dvdmaker
How to Activate Windows XP Without a Genuine Product Key
If you're trying to install (or reinstall) Window XP on your computer, you may encounter a problem. The product key might not be genuine, the product may no longer be available, or the number of activations may have reached its limit. You may think your only options are to call Microsoft for a new product key or to purchase Windows 7. But there's another option available. Here's a secret to share with you. Keep reading.
1 Click on the "Start" button
2 Find and click the "Run" button
3 Type: "REGEDIT"
4 Click the plus next to "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE"
5 Click the plus next to "SOFTWARE"
6 Click the plus next to "Microsoft"
7 Click the plus next to "Windows NT"
8 Click the plus next to "CurrentVersion"
9 Click "WPAEvents"
10 On the right panel, find "OOBETimer" and double click it.
11 Now, highlight all values, then delete them
12 Then type in the following value: FF D5 71 D6 8B 6A 8D 6F D5 33 93 FD
13 After that, click "OK"
14 Next, on the left panel, right-click "WPAEvents"
15 Then click on "permissions"
16 Click "SYSTEM"
17 Click the box "Deny Full Control"
18 Click "OK"
19 Click "YES" and exit out of Registry Editor. You can do this by clicking on the red X in the upper-right corner of the Title Bar or, while holding down the ALT key, press the F4 key.
20 To verify that it works, Click on "Start" and then "Activate Windows." Or you can click on "Start," then "All Programs," then "Activate Windows"
If these options don't work, type this text in the space provided: %systemroot%\system32\oobe\msoobe.exe \a
21 Click on "ACTIVATE ON THE PHONE" and then "CHANGE Product Key"
22 Type: THMPV - 77D6F - 94376 - 8HGKG - VRDRQ
23 Click "UPDATE"
24 Click "REMIND ME LATER"
25 Restart Windows
26 Once your computer is back up, click "START" and "RUN" and "%system"
27 Click "OK"
How to solve Windows XP Activation Loop
command
rundll32.exe syssetup,SetupOobeBnk
copy of windows must be activated with microsoft before you can log on fix
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how to stop windows 10 update
How to stop automatic updates on Windows 10
On Windows 10, quality updates (or cumulative updates) always download
and install automatically as soon as they're ready for your device. While this
approach makes sure that every computer has the
latest security patches, performance, and stability improvements, it's also
among the features that users complain the most.
Usually, it's because to apply updates users are
required to restart their devices, and because updates are also known to
(sometimes) cause problems negatively affecting the user experience.
Whatever the reason it might be, depending on
your edition of Windows 10, you can regain
control and stop automatic updates using Group Policy and Registry.
In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through
the steps to block Windows Update from automatically downloading and installing
updates on your computer.
On Windows 10 Pro, you can use the Local Group Policy editor
to disable automatic updates permanently, or you can change the Windows Update
settings to decide when updates should install.
Disabling updates
To permanently disable automatic updates on Windows
10, use these steps:
1. Open Start.
2. Search for gpedit.msc and
select the top result to launch the experience.
3. Navigate to the
following path:
Computer
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update
4. Double-click
the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side.
5. Check the Disabled option
to turn off the policy.
6. Click the Apply button.
7. Click the OK button.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 10 will stop downloading
updates automatically.
While automatic updates remains disabled, you can
still download and install patches manually from Settings > Update
& Security > Windows Update, and clicking the Check
for updates button.
If you change your mind, you can always revert the
changes using the same instructions, but on step No. 5, make sure
to select the Not Configured option.
Limiting updates
Alternatively, if turning off the policy isn't
working, you can also try customizing the Windows Update settings using Group
Policy to limit the availability of updates on your device.
To control Windows Update settings with Group
Policy, use these steps:
1. Open Start.
2. Search for gpedit.msc and
select the top result to launch the experience.
3. Navigate to the
following path:
Computer
Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Windows Update
4. Double-click
the Configure Automatic Updates policy on the right side.
5. Check the Enable option
to turn on the policy.
6. In the
"Options" section, you'll find a number of options to configure
automatic updates, including:
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2 - Notify for download and auto install.
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3 - Auto download and notify for install.
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4 - Auto download and schedule the install.
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5 - Allow local admin to choose setting.
Quick tip: The closest
option to disable automatic updates is the 2 - Notify for download and
auto install option, but you can select the option that best fits your
situation.
7. Click the Apply button.
8. Click the OK button.
After completing the steps, updates will stop
downloading automatically. However, when a new update becomes available, you'll
receive a notification to download and install updates manually from the
Windows Update settings page.
If you're running Windows 10 Pro, you can also
disable automatic updates in two different ways using the Registry.
Disabling updates
To permanently disable updates on Windows 10
modifying the Registry, use these steps:
Warning: This is a
friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause
irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. It's
recommended to make a full backup of your PC before
proceeding.
To permanently disable Windows Update using the
Registry, use these steps:
1. Open Start.
2. Search for regedit and
select the top result to launch the experience.
3. Navigate to the
following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
4. Right-click
the Windows (folder) key, select New, and then
click on Key.
5. Name the new
key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Right-click the
newly created key, select New, and click on Key.
7. Name the new
key AU and press Enter.
8. Right-click on the
right side, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
9. Name the new
key NoAutoUpdate and press Enter.
10.
Double-click the newly created key and change its value from 0 to 1.
11.
Click the OK button.
12.
Restart your computer.
Once you complete the steps, Windows Update should
stop trying to download and install updates automatically on your device.
If you want to update manually, you can perform
this task from Settings > Update & Security> Windows
Update, and clicking the Check for updates button.
Limiting updates
In the case that using the Registry to disable
updates isn't working as expected, you can also use the Registry to customize
the Windows Update settings to prevent updates from installing automatically.
To customize Windows Update settings to block
updates with the Registry, use these steps:
1. Open Start.
2. Search for regedit and
select the top result to launch the experience.
3. Navigate to the
following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
4. Right-click
the Windows (folder) key, select New, and then
click on Key.
5. Name the new
key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Right-click the
newly created key, select New, and click on Key.
7. Name the new
key AU and press Enter.
8. Right-click on the
right side, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
9. Name the new
key AUOptions and press Enter.
10.
Double-click the newly created key and change its value (number only)
using one of the following options:
o
2 — Notify for download and auto
install.
o
3 — Auto download and notify for
install.
o
4 — Auto download and schedule the
install.
o
5 — Allow local admin to choose
settings.
These options work similar to
the Group Policy settings, and number 2 is the closest option
to disable Windows Update permanently. However, you can always select the
setting the best suits your situation.
11.
Click the OK button.
12.
Restart your computer.
After completing the steps, Windows 10 will stop
installing updates automatically. However, you'll receive notifications as soon
as new quality updates are available, but they won't download and install until
you approve them manually.
You can always use the same instructions to restore
the original settings, but on step No. 4, right-click the WindowsUpdate key,
and select the Delete option. Then reboot your device to
complete applying the settings.
Wrapping things up
Updates are crucial to safeguard your computer and
data and to improve the overall experience, as such it's never recommended to
use an unpatched device. However, there are many scenarios when disabling
updates could make sense. For instance, when you may need to apply updates
manually, or you want to make sure that a particular update doesn't have any
issues before installing it on your computer.
Also, this guide only stops monthly updates, which
usually fix security vulnerabilities and improves the stability of Windows 10.
If you want to avoid automatic installs of feature updates, such as the Windows 10 October
2018 Update, you need to modify the settings to defer major releases.
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