Either if you are a computer enthusiast, a regular computer user or a professional IT there are many times when accessing some of Windows function get complicated in the revamped Windows 10.
Here we are sharing a list of windows 10 command that you can run to get faster to a needed application by simply typing then into the Windows 10 Run (Win + R) box.
In Windows 10, you can also type any of this command into Cortana and it will find and run the command once you hit enter.
Let’s say you need one of this application to use very often. You can create a simple batch file, save in on your desktop, and when you need to run this function just simple double click it. Let’s say you have a laptop and somehow often you need to check your connection. The fastest way to go to the Network and Sharing Center is by running this command control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter.
How to create the batch file? I will detail it for you. Hit Win+R, type notepad. When the text editor comes just copy and paste control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter, then Click File/Save As, in the window that pop up type in File Name N&SC.bat in Save As Type select All Files; on the left side select where to save and hit Save at the bottom. To tested just double click the batch file you just created.
Here is a list with most of the command you can execute in the Windows 10 Run (Win + R) box:
Command | Application |
---|---|
appwiz.cpl | Programs and Features |
azman.msc | Authorization Mnager |
calc | Calculator |
certmgr.msc | Certificates |
charmap | Character Map |
cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup |
cliconfg | SQL Server Client Network Utility |
cmd | Command Prompt |
colorcpl | Color Management |
comexp.msc | Component Services |
compmgmt.msc | Computer Management |
compmgmtlauncher | |
computerdefaults | Set Program Access and Computer Defaults |
control | Control Panel |
control /name Microsoft.AutoPlay | Autoplay |
control /name Microsoft.BitLockerDriveEncryption | BitLocker Drive Encryption |
control /name Microsoft.CredentialManager | Credential Manager |
control /name Microsoft.FileHistory | File History |
control /name Microsoft.GetPrograms | Get Programs |
control /name Microsoft.HomeGroup | Home Group |
control /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions | Indexing Options |
control /name Microsoft.LocationAndOtherSensors | Location and Other Sensors |
control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter | Network and Sharing Center |
control /name Microsoft.OfflineFiles | Offline Files |
control /name Microsoft.RemoteAppAndDesktopConnections | RemoteApp and Desktop Connections |
control /name Microsoft.ScannersAndCameras | Scanners and Cameras |
control /name Microsoft.SpeechRecognitionOptions | Speech Recognition Options |
control /name Microsoft.StorageSpaces | Storage Spaces |
control /name Microsoft.System | System |
control /name Microsoft.TextToSpeech | Text to Speech |
control admintools | Administrative Tools |
control desktop | Personalization |
control folders | Folder Options |
control mlcfg32.cpl | |
control mouse | Mouse Properties |
control netsetup.cpl | Network Setup Wizard |
control printers | Printers and faxes |
control access.cpl | Accessibility Options |
control.exe /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu | Taskbar and Start Menu |
control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting |
control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts | User Accounts |
credwiz | Credential Backup and Restore Wizard |
cttune | ClearType Tuner |
dccw | Display Color Calibration |
dcomcnfg | Component Services |
desk.cpl | Screen Resolution |
devicepairingwizard | Adding a new Device |
devmgmt.msc | Device Manager |
dfrgui | Disk Defragmenter |
dialer | Phone Dialer |
diskmgmt.msc | Disk Management |
displayswitch | Display Switch Connect to Projector |
documents | Open Documents Folder |
downloads | Open Downloads Folder |
dpapimig | Protected Content Migration |
dpiscaling | Display |
dvdmaker | Windows DVD Maker |
dxdiag | DirectX Diagnostic Tool |
eudcedit | Private Character Editor |
eventvwr.msc | Event Viewer |
explorer | Windows Explorer |
favorites | Open Favorites Folder |
firewall.cpl | Windows Firewall |
fonts | Font Viewer |
fsmgmt.msc | Shared Folders |
fsquirt | Bluetooth File Transfer |
fxscover | Fax Cover Page Editor |
gpedit.msc | Local Group Policy Editor |
hdwwiz | Add Hardware Wizard |
hdwwiz.cpl | Device Manager |
https://www.firaitservices.com | Open firaitservices.com in the default browser |
iexplore | Internet Explorer |
iexpress | IExpress Wizard |
inetcpl.cpl | Internet Options |
intl.cpl | Region and Language |
irprops.cpl | Infrared Transfer |
iscsicpl | iSCSI Initiator Configuration Tool |
isoburn /file path | Windows Disc Image Burning Tool |
joy.cpl | Game Controllers |
lpksetup | Language Pack Install or Uninstall |
lusrmgr.msc | Local Users and Groups |
magnify | Magnifier |
mblctr | Windows Mobility Center |
mdsched | Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler |
mip | Math Input Panel |
mmc | Microsoft Management Console |
mmsys.cpl | Sound |
mobsync | Sync Center |
mrt | Malicious Software Removal Tool |
msconfig | System Configuration |
msdt | Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool |
msinfo32 | System Information |
mspaint | Paint |
msra | Microsoft Windows Remote Assistance |
mstsc | Remote Desktop Connection |
narrator | Narrator |
ncpa.cpl | Network Connections |
netplwiz | Advanced User Accounts |
notepad | Notepad |
odbcad32 | ODBC Data Source Administrator |
odbcconf | ODBC Driver Configuration |
optionalfeatures | Windows Features |
osk | On-Screen Keyboard |
perfmon.msc | Performance Monitor |
pictures | Open Pictures Folder |
powercfg.cpl | Power Options |
powershell | Windows PowerShell |
powershell_ise | Windows PowerShell ISE |
presentationsettings | Presentation Settings |
printbrmui | Printer Migration |
printmanagement.msc | Print Management |
printui | Printer User Interface |
psr | Problem Steps Recorder |
rasphone | Remote Access Phonebook |
recdisc | Create a System Repair Disc |
recent | Open Recent Folder |
regedit | Registry Editor |
regedt32 | Registry Editor 32 |
rekeywiz | Encryption File System Wizard |
resmon | Resource Monitor |
rsop.msc | Resultant Set of Policy |
rstrui | System Restore |
sdclt | Backup and Restore |
secpol.msc | Local Security Policy |
services.msc | Services |
shrpubw | Create A Shared Folder Wizard |
Shutdown /a | Abort a System Shutdown |
Shutdown /r /t 12 | Reboot Computer in 12 Seconds |
Shutdown /s /t 10 | Shutdown Computer in 10 Seconds |
sigverif | File Signature Verification |
slui | Windows Activation Client |
sndvol | Volume Mixer |
snippingtool | Snipping Tool |
sysdm.cpl | System Properties |
sysedit | System Configuration Editor |
systempropertiesadvanced | System Properties (Advanced Tab) |
systempropertiescomputername | System Properties (Computer Name Tab) |
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention | Change Data Execution Prevention Settings |
systempropertieshardware | System Properties (Hardware Tab) |
systempropertiesperformance | Performance Options |
systempropertiesprotection | System Properties (System Protection Tab) |
systempropertiesremote | System Properties (Remote Tab) |
tabcal | Digitizer Calibration Tool |
tabletpc.cpl | Pen and Touch |
taskmgr | Task Manager |
taskschd.msc | Task Scheduler |
telephon.cpl | Phone and Modem |
timedate.cpl | Date and Time |
tpm.msc | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management |
useraccountcontrolsettings | User Account Control Settings |
utilman | Ease of Access Center |
verifier | Driver Verifier Manager |
videos | Open Videos folder |
wf.msc | Windows Firewall with Advanced Security |
wfs | Windows Fax and Scan |
wiaacmgr | New Scan Wizard |
winver | Versione Windows |
wmimgmt.msc | WMI Management |
wmplayer | Windows Media Player |
write | WordPad |
wscript | Windows Script Host |
wscui.cpl | Windows Action Center |
wusa | Windows Update Standalone Installer |
xpsrchvw | XPS Viewere |