Reference Guide to Windows 7 & 10
By André Faust
These commands have not been tested on Windows 8 or 8.1. Some of the commands may not be supported by Windows 8.x.
If you want to impress, use these commands at the command prompt, the run or search. The list does not include all the possible commands that are available.
Normally all most every program/application that is loaded on a windows machine can be executed from the Command Prompt (Terminal), the run or the search).
Besides impressing anyone, these commands are a real time saver.
Another benefit to knowing these command is that you can create batch files to automate tasks.
A batch file is: A batch file is a kind of script file in DOS, OS/2 and Windows. It consists of a series of commands to be executed by the command line interpreter, stored in a plain text file. A batch file may contain any command the interpreter accepts interactively and use constructs that enable conditional branching and looping within the batch file, such as “if”, “for”, “goto” and labels. The term “batch” is from batch processing, meaning “non-interactive execution”, though a batch file may not process a batch of multiple data. — Wikipedia
In the coming weeks I’ll be preparing a series of short tutorial on some of the common windows commands and how to use them in a batch file.
Works on Win7,
Win10, command prompt and run prompt
Runs only from the Command window (terminal) Win7, Win10
Runs from the run prompt Win7 and Win10
Only Win10 command and Run
Only Win7 command and Run
Win7 run only
Win10 command (terminal) only
Wind10 command(terminal) search
| Run Command | Task |
| appwiz.cpl | Access the Programs and Features window |
| azman | Authorization Manager |
| calc | Calculator |
| certmgr | Certificates |
| charmap | Character Map |
| cleanmgr | Disk Cleanup |
| cliconfg | SQL Server Client Network Utility |
| cmd | Command Prompt |
| colorcpl | Color Management |
| comexp | Component Services |
| compmgmt | Computer Management |
| compmgmtlauncher | Computer Management |
| computerdefaults | Set Program Access and Computer Defaults |
| control | Control Panel |
| credwiz | Credential Backup and Restore Wizard |
rundll32.exe keymgr.dll, |
Stored User Names and Passwords |
| cttune | ClearType Tuner |
| dccw | Display Color Calibration |
| dcomcnfg | Component Services |
| desk.cpl | Access Screen Resolution page |
| devicepairingwizard | Add a Device |
| devmgmt | Device Manager |
| dfrgui | Disk Defragmenter |
| dialer | Phone Dialer |
| diskmgmt | Disk Management |
| displayswitch | Display Switch |
| dpapimig | DPAPI Key Migration Wizard |
| dpiscaling | Display |
| dvdmaker* | Windows DVD Maker |
| dxdiag | DirectX Diagnostic Tool |
| eudcedit | Private Character Editor |
| eventvwr | Event Viewer |
| explorer | Windows Explorer |
| firewall.cpl | Access the Windows firewall |
| fsmgmt | Shared Folders |
| fsquirt | Bluetooth File Transfer |
| fxscover | Fax Cover Page Editor |
| gettingstarted | Getting Started |
| gpedit | Local Group Policy Editor |
| hdwwiz | Add Hardware Wizard |
| iexpress | IExpress Wizard |
| iscsicpl | iSCSI Initiator Configuration TooliSCSI Initiator Properties |
| inetmgr | Internet Information Services (feature has to be installed) |
| isoburn | Windows Disc Image Burning Tool |
| lpksetup | Language Pack Installer |
| lusrmgr | Local Users and Groups |
| magnify | Magnifier |
| main.cpl | Access Mouse properties |
| mblctr | Windows Mobility Center |
| mdsched | Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler |
| Migwiz* | Windows Easy Transfer |
| mip* | Math Input Panel |
| mmc | Microsoft Management Console |
| mobsync | Sync Center |
| mrt | Malicious Software Removal Tool |
| msconfig | System Configuration |
| msdt | Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool |
| msinfo32 | System Information |
| mspaint | Paint |
| msra | Windows Remote Assistance |
| mstsc | Remote Desktop Connection |
| napclcfg | NAP Client Configuration |
| narrator | Narrator |
| ncpa.cpl | Access Network Adapters |
| netplwiz | Advanced User Accounts |
| notepad | Notepad |
| odbcad32 | ODBC Data Source Administrator |
| odbcconf | ODBC Driver Configuration |
| optionalfeatures | Windows Features |
| osk | On-Screen Keyboard |
| perfmon | Performance Monitor |
| powercfg.cpl | Access Power Option |
| powershell | Windows PowerShell |
| powershell_ise | Windows PowerShell ISE |
| presentationsettings | Presentation Settings |
| printbrmui | Printer Migration |
| printmanagement | Print Management |
| printui | Change Printer Settings,Printer User Interface |
| psr | Problem Steps Recorder |
| rasphone | Remote Access Phonebook |
| recdisc | Create a System Repair Disc,Windows Repair Disc |
| regedit | Registry Editor |
| rekeywiz | Encrypting File System Wizard,Manage Your File Encryption Certificates |
| resmon | Resource Monitor |
| rsop | Resultant Set of Policy |
| rstrui | System Restore |
| sdclt | Backup and Restore |
| secpol | Local Security Policy |
| services | Services |
| shrpubw | Create A Shared Folder Wizard,Share Creation Wizard |
| sigverif | File Signature Verification |
| slui | Windows Activation Client |
| sndvol | Volume Mixer |
| snippingtool | Snipping Tool |
| soundrecorder | Sound Recorder |
| stikynot | Sticky Notes |
| sysdm.cpl | Access the System Properties |
| sysedit (This command doesn’t work in the 64-bit version of Windows.) |
System Configuration Editor |
| syskey | Securing the Windows Account Database |
| systempropertiesadvanced | System Properties (Advanced Tab) |
| systempropertiescomputername | System Properties (Computer Name Tab) |
| systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention | Change Data Execution Prevention Settings,Data Execution Prevention |
| systempropertieshardware | System Properties (Hardware Tab) |
| systempropertiesperformance | Change Computer Performance Settings,Performance Options |
| systempropertiesprotection | System Properties (System Protection Tab) |
| systempropertiesremote | System Properties (Remote Tab) |
| tabcal | Digitizer Calibration Tool |
| tabtip* | Tablet PC Input Panel |
| taskmgr | Task Manager |
| taskschd | Task Scheduler |
| tpm | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management |
| useraccountcontrolsettings | User Account Control Settings |
| utilman | Ease of Access Center,Utility Manager |
| verifier | Driver Verifier Manager |
| wab* | Windows Contacts |
| wabmig* | Import to Windows Contacts |
| wbemtest | WMI Tester |
| wf | Windows Firewall with Advanced Security |
| wfs | Windows Fax and Scan |
| wiaacmgr | New Scan Wizard,Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard |
| windowsanytimeupgraderesults | Windows Anytime Upgrade Results |
| winhlp32 | Windows Help and Support |
| winver | About Windows,Version Reporter Applet |
| wmimgmt | WMI Management |
| wmplayer | Windows Media Player |
| write | WordPad |
| wscript | Windows Script Host |
| wscui.cpl | Access Windows Action Center |
| wuapp | Windows Update |
| wusa | Windows Update Standalone Installer |
| xpsrchvw | XPS Viewer |
| *these command are executed via run | |
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