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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1. cd: Change the current directory.
2. dir: List files and directories in the current directory.
3. cls: Clear the screen.
4. copy: Copy files or directories.
5. del: Delete files.
6. md/mkdir: Create a new directory.
7. rd/rmdir: Remove a directory.
8. type: Display the contents of a text file.
9. ren/rename: Rename files or directories.
10. move: Move files or directories.
11. ipconfig: Display IP configuration for all network interfaces.
12. ping: Test network connectivity to a host.
13. netstat: Display network statistics and connections.
14. tasklist: List all running processes.
15. taskkill: Terminate processes by name or process ID.
16. shutdown: Shutdown or restart the computer.
17. sfc: System File Checker, scan and repair system files.
18. chkdsk: Check and repair disk errors.
19. diskpart: Manage disk partitions and volumes.
20. format: Format a disk or volume.
21. schtasks: Schedule tasks and scripts to run at specified times.
22. systeminfo: Display system information.
23. wmic: Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line tool.
24. regedit: Registry Editor for making system changes.
25. gpupdate: Force an update of Group Policy settings.
26. net use: Connect or disconnect network shares.
27. net user: Manage user accounts.
28. net group: Manage local user groups.
29. net view: List available network resources.
30. net share: Create or manage shared resources.
31. net localgroup: Manage local groups.
32. shutdown: Shutdown or restart the computer.
33. sc: Manage Windows services.
34. assoc: Display or modify file extension associations.
35. attrib: Display or change file attributes.
36. bcdedit: Boot Configuration Data Editor.
37. cipher: Encrypt or decrypt files and folders.
38. netsh: Network Shell, configure network settings.
39. perfmon: Performance Monitor.
40. gpresult: Display Resultant Set of Policy for a user or computer.

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