Knowing Run commands can come in handy when needing to launch an application or to open a folder quickly.
How to Open Run in Windows?
Having multiple ways to open applications and files, Windows gives users the option to open the Run interface in multiple ways as well. Here listed are the various ways you can open the Run command interface in your device.
Press the Windows key + R togetherPress the Windows key + X and select Run from the listPress the Windows key + S to open Windows Search and type Run.Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager and click on File> Run new TaskOpen command prompt and enter the following:explorer.exe Shell:::{2559a1f3-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0}
Run Commands List for Windows
Depending on the version of Windows you have in your system, some commands may not work, be disabled, remain unavailable or may have been replaced for being an archaic command. Here listed are the commands that can be used to execute an action in the Run interface. The commands are categorized according to their uses and similarities.
System Information Commands
System information commands help the user to gather related information about their system. These commands provide information regarding the software and also hardware and various peripherals connected to the system.
Administrator Tools
This list contains the Run commands for administrator tools. These are system tools that help the administrator to authorize/revoke access system functionality and to perform maintenance tasks in the system.
Application Shortcuts
The following list shows the various Windows applications that can be opened directly from the Run dialogue box. These commands eliminate the process of searching and then launching the application. Compatible apps can also be opened in safe mode from here.
Control Panel Commands
The following listed Run commands provide quick access to settings and features in the Control Panel. These commands are used to launch Control panel windows which allow users to change settings and make adjustments on the system.
Windows Update and Restore Commands
This list shows the various update, restore and reset settings of the Windows operating system that can be launched from Run. Update and restore commands are used to provide timely updates on the system and to troubleshoot any related issues.
System Setting Commands
This list contains the Run commands related to system configuration and management. These settings allow users to make various configurations and changes in the system at an advanced level.
Device Management Commands
This list contains the Run command related to adding or managing hardware components on the system. These commands are used to manage settings related to the hardware and the peripherals connected to the system.
Network Commands
The following list contains Run commands related to accessing Network settings and configurations. These commands allow users to get necessary information about the network and make various network related configurations.
Display/System Personalization Commands
This list contains all the Run commands related with system personalization and display settings. Display settings are used to calibrate and adjust the display according to user’s needs and personalization settings allow users to customize the look and feel of their device.
File Explorer Commands
The following list shows the File explorer directories and settings that can be directly accessed from Run. These commands provide an efficient way for users to navigate into the folder or setting that they are searching for.
User Account Commands
This list contains the User account control settings and other account related settings that can be accessed from Run. UAC can be used to restrict or allow users system features and to manage systems in an organization.
Miscellaneous Commands
This list contains all of the miscellaneous commands that can be launched from Run. These are special commands that allow users to access some niche features in Windows.
