Arlen G. Holder <
arling...@nospam.net> wrote:
> Since Usenet is a potluck where people share what value they can,
> below is my internal listing of over 250 Start > Run commands
>
> (Please improve this Start Run commands list so all benefit from your actions.
)
> [Most work on most versions of Windows, but not all work on all versions.]
>
> I'm pretty sure this is only about 3/4 of the most common commands...
> because the list is only my personal list of those I know about.)
Excellent! A usenet version of yet another O'Reilly _Pocket Reference_.
Here's the commands in a handy comma-separated-variable format,
easily imported into a favorite spreadsheet or database app:
".","opens to the user's home folder C:\users\<home folder>"
"..","opens to the C:\Users folder"
"\","opens to the top level File Explorer C:\ folder"
"appwiz.cpl","brings up the control panel for programs & features"
"axman.msc","to bring up the authorization manager"
"azman.msc","opens Advanced User Accounts"
"bingmaps:","opens Bing Maps"
"bingnews:","opens Microsoft News bingnews:"
"bingweather:","opens Weather"
"calc","opens the default Windows calculator GUI"
"calculator:","opens the default Windows calculator GUI"
"candycrushsodasaga:","opens Candy Crush Soda Saga"
"certlm.msc","to bring up the Certificates Manager"
"certmgr.msc","opens Certificates"
"charmap","opens Character Map"
"chkdsk","opens the check disk utility"
"cleanmgr","opens the windows disk cleanup utility"
"cliconfg","opens SQL Server Client Network Utility"
"cmd <Ctrl+Shift+Enter>","opens an admin-level command prompt"
"cmd <Enter>","opens a user-level command prompt"
"collab.cpl","opens People Near Me"
"colorcpl","opens Color Management"
"com.microsoft.3dviewer:","opens View 3D Preview"
"com.microsoft.builder3d:","opens the 3D Builder"
"comexp.msc","opens the component services manager"
"compmgmt.msc","opens Computer Management"
"compmgmtlauncher","opens Computer Management"
"compnmgmt.msc","to bring up the computer management console"
"computerdefaults","opens Set Program Access and Computer Defaults"
"control","opens the windows control panel"
"control access.cpl","opens accessibility options"
"control admintools","opens Administrative Tools control panel"
"control appwiz.cpl,,1","opens add new programs"
"control appwiz.cpl,,2","opens add remove windows components"
"control appwiz.cpl,,3","opens set program access & defaults"
"control color","opens the display properties colors & appearance"
"control desktop","opens the display properties themes"
"control folders","opens folder properties"
"control fongts","opens the fonts list"
"control keyboard","opens keyboard properties"
"control mouse","brings up the mouse properties control panel"
"control netconnections","brings up the Network Connections control panel"
"control printers","brings up printers and faxes"
"control schedtasks","to bring up the task scheduler"
"control userpasswords","brings up user account change GUI"
"control userpasswords2","brings up user account properties form"
"control wuaucpl.cpl","opens automatic update tools"
"control.exe /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu","opens Taskbar and Start Menu"
"control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting","opens Troubleshooting"
"control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts","opens User Accounts"
"credwiz","opens Credential Backup and Restore Wizard"
"cttune","opens ClearType Tuner"
"dccw","opens Display Color Calibration"
"dcomcnfg","opens Component Services"
"defrag","opens the disk defragmenter"
"devicepairingwizard","opens Adding a new Device"
"devmgmt.msc.msc","to bring up the device manager"
"devmoderunasuserconfig.msc","Start Menu & Taskbar manager"
"dfrg.msc","opens windows defragmenter"
"dfrgui","opens Disk Defragmenter"
"dialer","opens Phone Dialer"
"diskmgmt.msc","opens the disk manager"
"displayswitch","opens Connect to a Projector"
"documents","opens the Documents folder"
"downloads","opens the Downloads folder"
"dpapimig","opens the DPAPI Key Migration Wizard"
"dpiscaling","opens Display setup"
"drawboardpdf:","opens Drawboard PDF"
"dvdmaker","opens Windows DVD Maker"
"dvdplay","opens the DVD player"
"dxdiag","opens DirectX Diagnostic Tool"
"eudcedit","opens Private Character Editor"
"eventvwr.msc","opens Event Viewer"
"excel","opens up Microsoft Office Excel"
"explorer","opens the Windows Explorer"
"explorer .","opens the Windows Explorer to the current directory"
"favorites","opens Open Favorites Folder"
"fb:","opens Facebook"
"feedback-hub:","opens Feedback Hub"
"firewall.cpl","opens the Windows Defender Firewall GUI"
"fontview","opens the font preview"
"fontview arial.ttf","opens the font preview for that font"
"fsmgmt.msc","to bring up the Shared folders manager"
"fsquirt","opens the bluetooth transfer wizard"
"fxscover","opens Fax Cover Page Editor"
"gettingstarted","brings up the Getting Started OOB"
"gpedit.msc","to bring up the local groups policy editor"
"hdwwiz","opens Add Hardware Wizard"
"hdwwiz.cpl","opens the Device Manager"
"iexplore","opens Internet Explorer"
"iexpress","opens IExpress Wizard"
"inetcpl.cpl","brings up the Internet Properties GUI"
"intl.cpl","brings up the region and date-format control panel"
"ipconfig","opens the IP configuration"
"irprops.cpl","brings up the infrared image transfer control panel"
"irprops.cpl","opens Getting Started"
"iscsicpl","opens iSCSI initiator configuration"
"isoburn","opens Windows Disc Image Burning Tool"
"journal","opens Windows Journal"
"joy.cpl","brings up the game controllers control panel"
"logoff","logs out"
"lpksetup","opens Language Pack Installer"
"lusrmgr.msc","to bring up the local users & groups console"
"magnify","opens Magnifier"
"mailto:","opens the default email client"
"main.cpl","brings up the mouse properties control panel"
"main.cpl keyboard","opens keyboard properties"
"mblctr","opens Windows Mobility Center"
"mdsched","opens Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler"
"microsoft-edge:","opens Microsoft Edge microsoft-edge:"
"microsoft.windows.camera:","opens Camera"
"microsoftmusic:","opens Microsoft Store - Music"
"microsoftvideo:","opens Microsoft Store - Movies & TV"
"migwiz","opens Windows Easy Transfer"
"minecraft:","opens Windows 10 Edition Minecraft"
"mip","opens Math Input Panel"
"mmc","opens the microsoft management console"
"mmsys.cpl","brings up the Sound playback GUI for speakers & mic"
"mobsync","opens Sync Center"
"mrt","opens the malicious software removal tool"
"ms-actioncenter:","opens the Action Center"
"ms-availablenetworks:","opens Available Networks"
"ms-callrecording:","opens Voice Recorder"
"ms-chat:","opens Messaging"
"ms-clock:","opens the Alarms & Clock app"
"ms-contact-support:","opens Get Help"
"ms-cortana:","opens Cortana"
"ms-cortana://notebook/?ConnectedServices","opens Cortana Connected Services"
"ms-cortana://settings/ManageBingProfile","opens Cortana Personal Information"
"ms-drive-to:","opens Bing Maps"
"ms-environment-builder:","opens Windows Mixed Reality Environments"
"ms-get-started:","opens Tips"
"ms-holocamera:","opens Mixed Reality Camera"
"ms-holographicfirstrun:","opensMixed Reality Portal"
"ms-paint:","opens Paint 3D"
"ms-people:","opens People"
"ms-photos:","opens Photos"
"ms-projection:","opens Connect"
"ms-settings-connectabledevices:devicediscovery","opens Device Discovery"
"ms-settings-displays-topology:projection","opens Project Display"
"ms-settings:","opens Settings"
"ms-walk-to:","opens Bing Maps"
"ms-whiteboard-cmd:","opensMicrosoft Whiteboard"
"ms-windows-store:","opens Microsoft Store"
"ms-windows-store:","opensMicrosoft Store ms-windows-store:"
"ms-wpc:","opens Windows Parental Controls"
"msaccess","opens up Microsoft Office Access"
"msconfig","opens Windows System Configuration boot options forms"
"msdt","opens Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard"
"msinfo32","displays system information"
"mspaint","opens Paint"
"msra","opens Windows Remote Assistance"
"mstsc","opens the remote desktop connection tool"
"mswindowsmusic:","opens Groove Music"
"music","opens to the default 'Music' folder"
"napclcfg.msc","opens NAP Client Configuration"
"narrator","opens Narrator"
"ncpa.cpl","brings up the Network Connections control panel"
"netcpl.cpl","opens network properties"
"netplwiz","opens an advanced user accounts window"
"netproj","brings up the network projector"
"notepad","opens Notepad"
"odbcad32","opens ODBC Data Source Administrator"
"odbcconf","brings up the ODBC configuration form"
"onenote:","opens OneNote"
"optionalfeatures","opens Windows Features"
"osk","opens On-Screen Keyboard"
"outlookcal:","opens Calendar"
"outlookmail:","opens Mail"
"password.cpl","opens password properties"
"perfmon.exe -rel","to bring up the reliability monitor"
"perfmon.msc","brings up the Performance Monitor GUI"
"pictures","opens Open Pictures Folder"
"powercfg.cpl","brings up the Sound and power options GUI"
"powercfg.exe","brings up the Power Configuration options GUI"
"powerpnt","opens up Microsoft Office PowerPoint"
"powershell <Ctrl+Shift+Enter>","opens an admin-level powershell"
"powershell <Enter>","opens a user-level powershell"
"powershell_ise","opens Windows PowerShell ISE"
"presentationsettings","brings up presentation settings"
"printbrm","brings up printer migration backup/restore"
"printbrmui","brings up printer migraion user interface"
"printers","opens printers folder"
"printmanagement.msc","to bring up the print management console"
"printui","opens Printer User Interface"
"psr","opens Problem Steps Recorder"
"rasphone","opens Remote Access Phonebook"
"recdisc","opens Windows Repair Disc"
"recent","opens Open Recent Folder"
"regedit","opens the Windows registry editor - please set favorites"
"rekeywiz","opens encrypting file system wizard"
"resmon","opens the system resource cpu, disk, & memory monitor"
"rsop.msc","to bring up the resultant set of policy manager"
"rstrui","opens System Restore"
"sdclt","opens the backup & restore scheduling GUI"
"secpol.msc","to bring up the local security policy.secpo"
"services.msc","to bring up the Services console"
"sfc","brings up the system file checker utility"
"shrpubw","opens Shared Folder Wizard"
"shutdown","brings up the Shut Down Windows utility"
"sigverif","opens file signatgure verification tool"
"slui","opens Windows Activation Client"
"smartglass:","opens Xbox One SmartGlass"
"sndvol","opens Volume Mixer"
"snippingtool","opens Snipping Tool"
"soundrecorder","opens Sound recorder"
"stikynot","opens Sticky Notes"
"sysdm.cpl","brings up the System Properties form"
"sysedit","opens System Configuration Editor"
"syskey","opens SAM Lock Tool"
"system","opens the C:\Windows\System folder"
"system.ini","opens Windows loading information"
"systempropertiesadvanced","opens System Properties (Advanced Tab)"
"systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention","opens Data Execution Prevention"
"systempropertieshardware","opens System Properties (Hardware Tab)"
"systempropertiesperformance","opens Performance Options"
"systempropertiesprotection","opens System Properties (System Protection Tab)"
"systempropertiesremote","opens System Properties (Remote Tab)"
"tabcal","opens Digitizer Calibration Tool"
"tabletpc.cpl","on some systems, brings up the tablet GUI"
"taskmgr","opens Task Manager"
"taskschd.msc","to bring up the task scheduler"
"telephon.cpl","brings up the location information panel"
"telnet","brings up the telnet client"
"timedate.cpl","brings up the Date & Time control panel"
"tpm.msc","opens Trusted Platform Module","TPM) Management"
"tpmInit","opens the trusted platform module init wizard"
"twitter:","opens Twitter"
"useraccountcontrolsettings","opens User Account Control Settings"
"utilman","opens Ease of Access Center"
"verifier","opens Driver Verifier Manager"
"videos","opens Open Videos folder"
"wf.msc","to bring up the Windows Defender Filewall manager"
"wfs","opens Windows Fax and Scan"
"wiaacmgr","opens New Scan Wizard"
"win.ini","opens windows loading information"
"windowsanytimeupgraderesults","opens Windows Anytime Upgrade Results"
"WindowsAnytimeUpgradeui","opens Windows Anytime Upgrade"
"windowsdefender:","opens Windows Security Windows Defender"
"winver","opens Version Reporter Applet"
"winword","opens up Microsoft Office Word"
"wmimgmt.msc","to bring up the Windows Management Instrumentation"
"wmplayer","opens Windows Media Player"
"write","opens WordPad"
"wscript","opens Windows Script Host"
"wscui.cpl","brings up the Security & Maintenance control panel"
"wuapp","check, manage & configure windows update setup"
"wusa","opens Windows Update Standalone Installer"
"xbox-friendfinder:","opens Xbox - Friends list"
"xbox-network:","opens Xbox - Network settings"
"xbox-profile:","opens Xbox - Profile page"
"xbox-settings:","opens Xbox - Settings"
"xbox:","opens Xbox"
"xboxliveapp-1297287741:","opens Microsoft Solitaire Collection xboxliveapp-1297287741:"
"xpsrchvw","opens XPS Viewer"
Thank you, 73,
--
Don Kuenz KB7RPU
There was a young lady named Bright Whose speed was far faster than light;
She set out one day In a relative way And returned on the previous night.