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.

Useful Windows Tools

1. On screen Keyboard – osk
2. Calculator – calc
3. WordPad – write
4. Windows Media Player – wmplayer
5. Windows Fax and Scan – wfs
6. Snipping Tools – snippingtool
7. Paint – mspaint
8. Notepad – notepad
9. Task manager – taskmgr
10. Sticky Notes – stikynot
11. Math Input Panel – mip
12. Command Prompt – cmd
13. Powershell – powershell
14. Windows Journal  – journal
15. Narrator – narrator
16. Magnifier – magnify
17. Edge – microsoft-edge://
18. Internet Explorer – iexplore
19. Bluetooth – fsquirt
20. Windows Firewall – firewall.cpl
21. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security –  wf.msc
22. Windows Explorer – explorer
23. XPS Viewer – xpsrchvw

Specific utilities

1. Create Repair Disc – recdisc
2. Backup and Restore – sdclt
3. Remote Assistance – msra
4. To Open Recently Viewed files – recent
5. To Connect to a Projector – displayswitch
6. To add a New Device – devicepairingwizard
7. Open Ease of Access centre – utilman
8. User Account Control Settings – useraccountcontrolsettings
9. Windows Task scheduler – taskschd.msc
10. System Restore – rstrui
11. All System information – msinfo32
12. Network Connections – ncpa.cpl
13. System Configuration – msconfig
14. Disk Cleanup – cleanmgr
15. Disk Defragmenter – dfrgui
16. Disk Management – diskmgmt.msc
17. Malicious Software Removal Tool – mrt
18. Problem Steps Recorder  – psr
19. Internet Options – inetcpl.cpl
20. Device Manager – devmgmt.msc
21. Computer Management – compmgmt.msc
22. Shared Folders  – fsmgmt.msc
23. Create a shared folder wizard – shrpubw
24. Backup and restore user name and passwords – credwiz
25. Region and Language –  intl.cpl
26. Registry Editor –  regedit
27. Local Group Policy Editor – gpedit.msc
28. Indexing Options – rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL srchadmin.dll
29. Resource Monitor –  resmon
30. Sound settings – mmsys.cpl
31. Troubleshooting – control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting
32. User Accounts – control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts
33. Local Users and Groups – lusrmgr.msc
34. Advanced User Accounts – netplwiz
35. Time and Date – timedate.cpl
36. Screen Resolution –  desk.cpl
37. Color Management – colorcpl
38. Event Viewer – eventvwr.msc
39. Remote Desktop Connection –  mstsc
40. Services  – services.msc
41. Certificates – certmgr.msc
42. Mouse settings – main.cpl
43. Know current Windows version – winver
44. Local Security Policy – secpol.msc
45. Directly go to list of installed programs –  appwiz.cpl
46. Windows Update settings – control update
47. Administrative Tools – controladmintools
48. Scheduled Tasks – control schedtasks

Control Panel Run Commands

1. Control Panel – control
2. Personalization & Themes – controldesktop
3. Personalization & Color – controlcolor
4. File explorer properties & Folder Options – control folders
5. Keyboard Properties  – controlkeyboard
6. Mouse Properties – control mouse
7. Network Properties – control netconnections
8. Printers Properties – control printers
9. Manage current user Account – control userpasswords
10. Manager all User Accounts – control userpasswords2

Open Folder Commands

1. Open Documents Folder  – documents
2. Open Videos folder  – videos
3. Open Downloads Folder  – downloads
4. Open Favorites Folder –  favorites
5. Open Recent Folder  – recent
6. Open Pictures Folder  – pictures

System Run commands

1. System Configuration –  msconfig
2. System Configuration Editor  – sysedit
3. System Information –  msinfo32
4. System Properties  – sysdm.cpl
5. System Properties (Advanced Tab) – systempropertiesadvanced
6. System Properties (Computer Name Tab)  – systempropertiescomputername
7. System Properties (Hardware Tab)  – systempropertieshardware
8. System Properties (Remote Tab)  – systempropertiesremote
9. System Properties (System Protection Tab)  – systempropertiesprotection
10. System Restore –  rstrui

All other useful run Command shortcuts

1. Display Color Calibration – dccw
2. Display – dpiscaling
3. Display Switch – displayswitch
4. Driver Verifier Manager – verifier
5. File Signature Verification – sigverif
6. Game Controllers – joy.cpl
7. Getting Started – gettingstarted
8. iSCSI Initiator Configuration Tool – iscsicpl
9. Language Pack Installer – lpksetup
10. Microsoft Management Console – mmc
11. Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool – msdt
12. Performance Monitor – perfmon.msc
13. Phone and Modem telephon – cpl
14. Phone Dialer –  dialer
15. WMI Management  – wmimgmt.msc
16. Windows Disc Image Burning Tool –  isoburn
17. Windows DVD Maker –  dvdmaker
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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 ADNAN HASHMI

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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.

·         How to disable automatic updates using Group Policy

·         How to disable automatic updates using Registry

How to disable automatic updates using Group Policy

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:

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 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.

How to disable automatic updates using Registry

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.

How To Enable Windows Photo and Fax viewer in Window 10

Create a new registry file using the given details 

1. Copy the given below test 
2, Create a new notepad  in desktop
3. Paste the document in the notepad and save it as registry file and run it and restart the machine
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell\open]

"MuiVerb"="@photoviewer.dll,-3043"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell\open\command]

@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\

00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,72,00,75,00,\

6e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,22,00,25,\

00,50,00,72,00,6f,00,67,00,72,00,61,00,6d,00,46,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,73,00,\

25,00,5c,00,57,00,69,00,6e,00,64,00,6f,00,77,00,73,00,20,00,50,00,68,00,6f,\

00,74,00,6f,00,20,00,56,00,69,00,65,00,77,00,65,00,72,00,5c,00,50,00,68,00,\

6f,00,74,00,6f,00,56,00,69,00,65,00,77,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,\

00,22,00,2c,00,20,00,49,00,6d,00,61,00,67,00,65,00,56,00,69,00,65,00,77,00,\

5f,00,46,00,75,00,6c,00,6c,00,73,00,63,00,72,00,65,00,65,00,6e,00,20,00,25,\

00,31,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell\open\DropTarget]

"Clsid"="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell\print]

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell\print\command]

@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\

00,5c,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,72,00,75,00,\

6e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,65,00,20,00,22,00,25,\

00,50,00,72,00,6f,00,67,00,72,00,61,00,6d,00,46,00,69,00,6c,00,65,00,73,00,\

25,00,5c,00,57,00,69,00,6e,00,64,00,6f,00,77,00,73,00,20,00,50,00,68,00,6f,\

00,74,00,6f,00,20,00,56,00,69,00,65,00,77,00,65,00,72,00,5c,00,50,00,68,00,\

6f,00,74,00,6f,00,56,00,69,00,65,00,77,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,\

00,22,00,2c,00,20,00,49,00,6d,00,61,00,67,00,65,00,56,00,69,00,65,00,77,00,\

5f,00,46,00,75,00,6c,00,6c,00,73,00,63,00,72,00,65,00,65,00,6e,00,20,00,25,\

00,31,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Applications\photoviewer.dll\shell\print\DropTarget]

"Clsid"="{60fd46de-f830-4894-a628-6fa81bc0190d}"

What is the difference between UEFI and Legacy Mode which we need to choose while installing the OS?

Firmware is the piece of software that acts as an interface between the hardware(motherboard) and the Operating System. Legacy Mode refers to BIOS firmware. Basic Input/Output System(BIOS) was the first popular firmware for desktop PC introduced in 1975 by IBM for its CP/M OS. Even though it is still widely present, computers have evolved tremendously and BIOS is unable to provide advanced features of modern hardware. 

Unified Extensible Firmware Interface(UEFI) is the successor to BIOS. UEFI uses the GUID Partition Table (GPT) whereas BIOS uses the Master Boot Record(MBR) partitioning scheme. GPT and MBR are both formats specifying physical partitioning information on the hard disk. Below I have listed the difference:
Max partition size in MBR is ~2TB whereas in UEFI it is ~9 ZetaBytesMBR can have at max 4 primary partition whereas GPT can have 128.MBR can store only one bootloader whereas GPT has a separate dedicated EFI System Partition(ESP) for storing multiple bootloaders. This is very helpful if you have two or more operating systems which require different bootloaders.UEFI offers secure boot which can prevent boot-time viruses from loading.
There are many more differences and UEFI is completely different from Legacy BIOS.
http://www.rodsbooks.com/
by Roderick W. Smith  is an excellent online resource to learn about UEFI and BIOS.

BIOS is pretty much outdated and UEFI offers many useful features. Thus it is recommended to install any operating system in UEFI mode. Note: One can't install in UEFI mode by booting in legacy mode.