Run Commands for Windows

 🖥️ CPL Files (Control Panel Applets)

Run via Win + R → filename.cpl

Command	Opens
appwiz.cpl	Programs & Features (Add/Remove Programs)
desk.cpl	Display / Screen Resolution settings
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Options
ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
powercfg.cpl	Power Options
sysdm.cpl	System Properties
timedate.cpl	Date & Time
firewall.cpl	Windows Firewall
hdwwiz.cpl	Device Manager
joy.cpl	Game Controllers
mmsys.cpl	Sound settings
nusrmgr.cpl	User Accounts (older Windows)
telephon.cpl	Phone & Modem
wscui.cpl	Security Center (older Windows)

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🛠️ MSC Files (MMC Snap-ins)

Run via Win + R → filename.msc

Command	Opens
compmgmt.msc	Computer Management
devmgmt.msc	Device Manager
diskmgmt.msc	Disk Management
eventvwr.msc	Event Viewer
gpedit.msc	Local Group Policy Editor (Pro/Enterprise only)
lusrmgr.msc	Local Users and Groups
perfmon.msc	Performance Monitor
secpol.msc	Local Security Policy
services.msc	Services Manager
taskschd.msc	Task Scheduler
fsmgmt.msc	Shared Folders
certmgr.msc	Certificates Manager
printmanagement.msc	Printer Management
rsop.msc	Resultant Set of Policy
wf.msc	Advanced Firewall

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⚡ Other Handy Run Commands

Not strictly CPL/MSC, but useful:

Command	Opens
msconfig	System Configuration
regedit	Registry Editor
cmd	Command Prompt
powershell	PowerShell
control	Classic Control Panel
dxdiag	DirectX Diagnostic Tool
resmon	Resource Monitor
taskmgr	Task Manager
explorer	File Explorer
notepad	Notepad
calc	Calculator

 

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