Most Important Run Commands Windows Users Should Know

“\” : One of the quickest ways to access the C drive.

“.” : Opens the current user’s home folder which hosts all the other local folders.

 
 “..” : Opens up the Users folder which is located directly in the C drive.

calc : Quickly opens the built-in Windows calculator app.

cmd : Quickly opens the command prompt without administrator privileges.

powershell : Opens PowerShell without administrator privileges.

netplwiz : Opens the Advanced User Accounts window.

gpedit.msc : Group Policy Editor.

lusrmgr.msc : Opens the Local Users and Groups Manager.

mrt : This tool helps you in cleaning some of the most popular malicious software from your Windows computer.

ncpa.cpl : To access all your Network Adapters, you can use this Run command.

perfmon.msc : Monitor the performance of your Windows computer and effects of the programs you run.

powercfg.cpl : Power Options.

appwiz.cpl : Access the Programs and Features window to uninstall your installed programs.

devmgmt.msc : Windows Device Manager to manage all your hardware devices.

regedit : Access the Windows Registry.

msconfig : Windows System Configuration.

sysdm.cpl : Access the System Properties window.

firewall.cpl : Manage or configure your Windows firewall.

wuapp : Check, manage and configure all your Windows update settings.