Most Common and Useful RUN Commands You Should Know

RUN Command is a very essential tools for the Computer Users. We have to use it in many purposes. It has a wide use for some specific jobs. For example, we may use the calc command to open the Calculator easily. That's why we can use it widely to save our time and to use a computer more smartly. Press Windows Key+R, the RUN Command Box will open. Now type the command given below and press the Enter Key.

1. "appwiz.cpl" to open Uninstall/Change Programs
   
   Sometimes we have to uninstall programs from a computer. Normally we all uninstall programs from Control Panel. But we can also open the Uninstall or Change a Program window using the RUN Command appwiz.cpl
2. "calc" to Run the Calculator Program
   
   There is a default program named Calculator with Windows Operating System. We have to run the program following Start Menu>All Programs>Accessories>Calculator. But you may also run the Calculator Program by using the RUN Program calc.
3. "chkdsk" to open the Disk Utility
   
   We have to use chkdsk command to open the Disk Utility.
4. "cleanmgr" to open Disk Cleanup Utility
   
   Disk Cleanup is a powerful tool to remove the old and unessential files from a specific drive. You may remove Downloaded Program Files, Temporary Internet Files, Recycle Bin, Setup Log Files, Temporary Files, Thumbnails and Windows Error Reports using Disk Cleanup Utility.
5. "cmd" to open the Command Prompt
   
   Sometimes we have to use the Command Prompt for some basic important reasons like formatting a USB Drive. That's why we have to use cmd command as the RUN Command after pressing Windows Key+R.
6. "command" to open the Command Prompt
   
   Command Prompt is an Important and Essential Tool for the Computer Users. We have to use this for a lots of important task. We may create a folder, we may copy files using Command Prompt.
7. "compmgmt.msc" to open the Computer Management Console
8. "control" or "control panel" to open Control Panel
   
   Control Panel is a powerful tool for the Computer Users. We have to access this for many important reasons. To access the Control Panel easily press Windows Key+R to open the RUN Command Box and provide the command control, then press Enter Key.
9. "control folder" for the Folder Properties
10. "control keyboard" to know the Keyboard Properties
11. "control mouse" to know the Mouse Properties
12. "desk.cpl" to check the Display Properties
13. "devmgmt.msc" to open the Device Manager
14. "dfrgui" to open Defragment User Interface
15. "dfrg.msc" to open the Windows Disk Defragmenter
16. "diskmgmt.msc" to open Disk Management Tool
17. "diskpart" to open Disk Parmelonion Manager
18. "downloads" to explore the Downloads Folders
19. "dpiscaling" to open the DPI Scaling Window
20. "driveletter:" to explore a drive easily
    Suppose you want to open the d drive of the HDD. To do so, you can just press Windows Key+R and then type d: as the RUN Command, press Enter. The D Drive will open instantly.
21. "dxdiag" to open the Direct X Troubleshooter
22. "eventvwr.msc" to open the Event Viewer
23. "firefox" to open the Mozilla Firefox Browser
24. "fonts" to Manage the Fonts
25. "fsmgmt.msc" to open the Shared Folders
26. "gpedit.msc" to open the Group Policy Editor
27. "iexprore" to open the Internet Explorer Browser
28. "inetcpl.cpl" to know the Internet Properties
29. "lusrmgr.msc" to open the Local Users and Groups
30. "mailto:" to open the Default eMail Client
31. "main.cpl" also to know the Mouse Properties
32. "main.cpl keyboard" to know the Keyboard Properties
33. "mmsys.cpl" to see the Multimedia Properties
34. "mmsys.cpl sounds" to Open the Sound Properties
35. "msinfo32" to open the System Information Utility
36. "mspaint" to run the default application program Microsoft Paint
37. "msconfig" to open the System Configuration Utility
38. "netcpl.cpl" to know the Network Properties
39. "notepad" to open the Notepad Program
40. "password.cpl" to know about the Password Properties
41. "perfmon.msc" to open the Performance Monitor
42. "prefetch" to access the Prefetch Folder
43. "printers" to access the Printers Folder
44. "recent" to open the Recent Files
45. "regedit" to open the Registry Editor
46. "rsop.msc" to open Default Set of Policy
47. "secpol.msc" to open the Local Security Settings
48. "services.msc" to open the Services Utility
49. "sysdm.cpl" to open the System Properties Window
50. "sysedit" to open the System Configuration Editor
51. "system.ini" to know the System Loading Information
52. "timedate.cpl" to show the Date/Time Properties
53. "%temp%" to open the folder of Temp Files
54. "temp" to open the Temp Folder
55. "win.ini" to see the System Loading Information
56. "winver" will show the Current Version of Windows

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