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Old August 8th 19, 06:43 AM posted to alt.windows7.general,alt.comp.os.windows-10,microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Arlen G. Holder
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Default Over 250 Start Run commands (please improve this Start Run commands list)

Since Usenet is a potluck where people share what value they can,
below is my internal listing of over 250 Start Run commands

(Please improve this Start Run commands list so all benefit from your actions.)
[Most work on most versions of Windows, but not all work on all versions.]

I'm pretty sure this is only about 3/4 of the most common commands...
because the list is only my personal list of those I know about.)

Start Run . (opens to the user's home folder C:\users\home folder)
Start Run .. (opens to the C:\Users folder)
Start Run \ (opens to the top level File Explorer C:\ folder)
Start Run appwiz.cpl (brings up the control panel for programs & features)
Start Run axman.msc (to bring up the authorization manager)
Start Run azman.msc (opens Advanced User Accounts)
Start Run bingmaps: (opens Bing Maps)
Start Run bingnews: (opens Microsoft News bingnews:
Start Run bingweather: (opens Weather)
Start Run calc (opens the default Windows calculator GUI)
Start Run calculator: (opens the default Windows calculator GUI)
Start Run candycrushsodasaga: (opens Candy Crush Soda Saga)
Start Run certlm.msc (to bring up the Certificates Manager)
Start Run certmgr.msc (opens Certificates)
Start Run charmap (opens Character Map)
Start Run chkdsk (opens the check disk utility)
Start Run cleanmgr (opens the windows disk cleanup utility)
Start Run cliconfg (opens SQL Server Client Network Utility)
Start Run cmd Ctrl+Shift+Enter (opens an admin-level command prompt)
Start Run cmd Enter (opens a user-level command prompt)
Start Run collab.cpl (opens People Near Me)
Start Run colorcpl (opens Color Management)
Start Run com.microsoft.3dviewer: (opens View 3D Preview)
Start Run com.microsoft.builder3d: (opens the 3D Builder)
Start Run comexp.msc (opens the component services manager)
Start Run compmgmt.msc (opens Computer Management)
Start Run compmgmtlauncher (opens Computer Management)
Start Run compnmgmt.msc (to bring up the computer management console)
Start Run computerdefaults (opens Set Program Access and Computer Defaults)
Start Run control (opens the windows control panel)
Start Run control access.cpl (opens accessibility options)
Start Run control admintools (opens Administrative Tools control panel)
Start Run control appwiz.cpl,,1 (opens add new programs)
Start Run control appwiz.cpl,,2 (opens add remove windows components)
Start Run control appwiz.cpl,,3 (opens set program access & defaults)
Start Run control color (opens the display properties colors & appearance)
Start Run control desktop (opens the display properties themes)
Start Run control folders (opens folder properties)
Start Run control fongts (opens the fonts list)
Start Run control keyboard (opens keyboard properties)
Start Run control mouse (brings up the mouse properties control panel)
Start Run control netconnections (brings up the Network Connections control panel)
Start Run control printers (brings up printers and faxes)
Start Run control schedtasks (to bring up the task scheduler)
Start Run control userpasswords (brings up user account change GUI)
Start Run control userpasswords2 (brings up user account properties form)
Start Run control wuaucpl.cpl (opens automatic update tools)
Start Run control.exe /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu (opens Taskbar and Start Menu)
Start Run control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting (opens Troubleshooting)
Start Run control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts (opens User Accounts)
Start Run credwiz (opens Credential Backup and Restore Wizard)
Start Run cttune (opens ClearType Tuner)
Start Run dccw (opens Display Color Calibration)
Start Run dcomcnfg (opens Component Services)
Start Run defrag (opens the disk defragmenter)
Start Run devicepairingwizard (opens Adding a new Device)
Start Run devmgmt.msc.msc (to bring up the device manager)
Start Run devmoderunasuserconfig.msc (Start Menu & Taskbar manager)
Start Run dfrg.msc (opens windows defragmenter)
Start Run dfrgui (opens Disk Defragmenter)
Start Run dialer (opens Phone Dialer)
Start Run diskmgmt.msc (opens the disk manager)
Start Run displayswitch (opens Connect to a Projector)
Start Run documents (opens the Documents folder)
Start Run downloads (opens the Downloads folder)
Start Run dpapimig (opens the DPAPI Key Migration Wizard)
Start Run dpiscaling (opens Display setup)
Start Run drawboardpdf: (opens Drawboard PDF)
Start Run dvdmaker (opens Windows DVD Maker)
Start Run dvdplay (opens the DVD player)
Start Run dxdiag (opens DirectX Diagnostic Tool)
Start Run eudcedit (opens Private Character Editor)
Start Run eventvwr.msc (opens Event Viewer)
Start Run excel (opens up Microsoft Office Excel)
Start Run explorer (opens the Windows Explorer)
Start Run explorer . (opens the Windows Explorer to the current directory)
Start Run favorites (opens Open Favorites Folder)
Start Run fb: (opens Facebook)
Start Run feedback-hub: (opens Feedback Hub)
Start Run firewall.cpl (opens the Windows Defender Firewall GUI)
Start Run fontview (opens the font preview)
Start Run fontview arial.ttf (opens the font preview for that font)
Start Run fsmgmt.msc (to bring up the Shared folders manager)
Start Run fsquirt (opens the bluetooth transfer wizard)
Start Run fxscover (opens Fax Cover Page Editor)
Start Run gettingstarted (brings up the Getting Started OOB)
Start Run gpedit.msc (to bring up the local groups policy editor)
Start Run hdwwiz (opens Add Hardware Wizard)
Start Run hdwwiz.cpl (opens the Device Manager)
Start Run iexplore (opens Internet Explorer)
Start Run iexpress (opens IExpress Wizard)
Start Run inetcpl.cpl (brings up the Internet Properties GUI)
Start Run intl.cpl (brings up the region and date-format control panel)
Start Run ipconfig (opens the IP configuration)
Start Run irprops.cpl (brings up the infrared image transfer control panel)
Start Run irprops.cpl (opens Getting Started)
Start Run iscsicpl (opens iSCSI initiator configuration)
Start Run isoburn (opens Windows Disc Image Burning Tool)
Start Run journal (opens Windows Journal)
Start Run joy.cpl (brings up the game controllers control panel)
Start Run logoff (logs out)
Start Run lpksetup (opens Language Pack Installer)
Start Run lusrmgr.msc (to bring up the local users & groups console)
Start Run magnify (opens Magnifier)
Start Run mailto: (opens the default email client)
Start Run main.cpl (brings up the mouse properties control panel)
Start Run main.cpl keyboard (opens keyboard properties)
Start Run mblctr (opens Windows Mobility Center)
Start Run mdsched (opens Windows Memory Diagnostic Scheduler)
Start Run microsoft-edge: (opens Microsoft Edge microsoft-edge:
Start Run microsoft.windows.camera: (opens Camera)
Start Run microsoftmusic: (opens Microsoft Store - Music)
Start Run microsoftvideo: (opens Microsoft Store - Movies & TV)
Start Run migwiz (opens Windows Easy Transfer)
Start Run minecraft: (opens Windows 10 Edition Minecraft)
Start Run mip (opens Math Input Panel)
Start Run mmc (opens the microsoft management console)
Start Run mmsys.cpl (brings up the Sound playback GUI for speakers & mic)
Start Run mobsync (opens Sync Center)
Start Run mrt (opens the malicious software removal tool)
Start Run ms-actioncenter: (opens the Action Center)
Start Run ms-availablenetworks: (opens Available Networks)
Start Run ms-callrecording: (opens Voice Recorder)
Start Run ms-chat: (opens Messaging)
Start Run ms-clock: (opens the Alarms & Clock app)
Start Run ms-contact-support: (opens Get Help)
Start Run ms-cortana: (opens Cortana)
Start Run ms-cortana://notebook/?ConnectedServices (opens Cortana Connected Services)
Start Run ms-cortana://settings/ManageBingProfile (opens Cortana Personal Information)
Start Run ms-drive-to: (opens Bing Maps)
Start Run ms-environment-builder: (opens Windows Mixed Reality Environments)
Start Run ms-get-started: (opens Tips)
Start Run ms-holocamera: (opens Mixed Reality Camera)
Start Run ms-holographicfirstrun: (opensMixed Reality Portal)
Start Run ms-paint: (opens Paint 3D)
Start Run ms-people: (opens People)
Start Run ms-photos: (opens Photos)
Start Run ms-projection: (opens Connect)
Start Run ms-settings-connectabledevices:devicediscovery (opens Device Discovery)
Start Run ms-settings-displays-topologyrojection (opens Project Display)
Start Run ms-settings: (opens Settings)
Start Run ms-walk-to: (opens Bing Maps)
Start Run ms-whiteboard-cmd: (opensMicrosoft Whiteboard)
Start Run ms-windows-sto (opens Microsoft Store)
Start Run ms-windows-sto (opensMicrosoft Store ms-windows-sto
Start Run ms-wpc: (opens Windows Parental Controls)
Start Run msaccess (opens up Microsoft Office Access)
Start Run msconfig (opens Windows System Configuration boot options forms)
Start Run msdt (opens Diagnostics Troubleshooting Wizard)
Start Run msinfo32 (displays system information)
Start Run mspaint (opens Paint)
Start Run msra (opens Windows Remote Assistance)
Start Run mstsc (opens the remote desktop connection tool)
Start Run mswindowsmusic: (opens Groove Music)
Start Run music (opens to the default "Music" folder)
Start Run napclcfg.msc (opens NAP Client Configuration)
Start Run narrator (opens Narrator)
Start Run ncpa.cpl (brings up the Network Connections control panel)
Start Run netcpl.cpl (opens network properties)
Start Run netplwiz (opens an advanced user accounts window)
Start Run netproj (brings up the network projector)
Start Run notepad (opens Notepad)
Start Run odbcad32 (opens ODBC Data Source Administrator)
Start Run odbcconf (brings up the ODBC configuration form)
Start Run onenote: (opens OneNote)
Start Run optionalfeatures (opens Windows Features)
Start Run osk (opens On-Screen Keyboard)
Start Run outlookcal: (opens Calendar)
Start Run outlookmail: (opens Mail)
Start Run password.cpl (opens password properties)
Start Run perfmon.exe -rel (to bring up the reliability monitor)
Start Run perfmon.msc (brings up the Performance Monitor GUI)
Start Run pictures (opens Open Pictures Folder)
Start Run powercfg.cpl (brings up the Sound and power options GUI)
Start Run powercfg.exe (brings up the Power Configuration options GUI)
Start Run powerpnt (opens up Microsoft Office PowerPoint)
Start Run powershell Ctrl+Shift+Enter (opens an admin-level powershell)
Start Run powershell Enter (opens a user-level powershell)
Start Run powershell_ise (opens Windows PowerShell ISE)
Start Run presentationsettings (brings up presentation settings)
Start Run printbrm (brings up printer migration backup/restore)
Start Run printbrmui (brings up printer migraion user interface)
Start Run printers (opens printers folder)
Start Run printmanagement.msc (to bring up the print management console)
Start Run printui (opens Printer User Interface)
Start Run psr (opens Problem Steps Recorder)
Start Run rasphone (opens Remote Access Phonebook)
Start Run recdisc (opens Windows Repair Disc)
Start Run recent (opens Open Recent Folder)
Start Run regedit (opens the Windows registry editor - please set favorites)
Start Run rekeywiz (opens encrypting file system wizard)
Start Run resmon (opens the system resource cpu, disk, & memory monitor)
Start Run rsop.msc (to bring up the resultant set of policy manager)
Start Run rstrui (opens System Restore)
Start Run sdclt (opens the backup & restore scheduling GUI)
Start Run secpol.msc (to bring up the local security policy.secpo)
Start Run services.msc (to bring up the Services console)
Start Run sfc (brings up the system file checker utility)
Start Run shrpubw (opens Shared Folder Wizard)
Start Run shutdown (brings up the Shut Down Windows utility)
Start Run sigverif (opens file signatgure verification tool)
Start Run slui (opens Windows Activation Client)
Start Run smartglass: (opens Xbox One SmartGlass)
Start Run sndvol (opens Volume Mixer)
Start Run snippingtool (opens Snipping Tool)
Start Run soundrecorder (opens Sound recorder)
Start Run stikynot (opens Sticky Notes)
Start Run sysdm.cpl (brings up the System Properties form)
Start Run sysedit (opens System Configuration Editor)
Start Run syskey (opens SAM Lock Tool)
Start Run system (opens the C:\Windows\System folder)
Start Run system.ini (opens Windows loading information)
Start Run systempropertiesadvanced (opens System Properties (Advanced Tab))
Start Run systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention (opens Data Execution Prevention)
Start Run systempropertieshardware (opens System Properties (Hardware Tab))
Start Run systempropertiesperformance (opens Performance Options)
Start Run systempropertiesprotection (opens System Properties (System Protection Tab))
Start Run systempropertiesremote (opens System Properties (Remote Tab))
Start Run tabcal (opens Digitizer Calibration Tool)
Start Run tabletpc.cpl (on some systems, brings up the tablet GUI)
Start Run taskmgr (opens Task Manager)
Start Run taskschd.msc (to bring up the task scheduler)
Start Run telephon.cpl (brings up the location information panel)
Start Run telnet (brings up the telnet client)
Start Run timedate.cpl (brings up the Date & Time control panel)
Start Run tpm.msc (opens Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management)
Start Run tpmInit (opens the trusted platform module init wizard)
Start Run twitter: (opens Twitter)
Start Run useraccountcontrolsettings (opens User Account Control Settings)
Start Run utilman (opens Ease of Access Center)
Start Run verifier (opens Driver Verifier Manager)
Start Run videos (opens Open Videos folder)
Start Run wf.msc (to bring up the Windows Defender Filewall manager)
Start Run wfs (opens Windows Fax and Scan)
Start Run wiaacmgr (opens New Scan Wizard)
Start Run win.ini (opens windows loading information)
Start Run windowsanytimeupgraderesults (opens Windows Anytime Upgrade Results)
Start Run WindowsAnytimeUpgradeui (opens Windows Anytime Upgrade)
Start Run windowsdefender: (opens Windows Security Windows Defender)
Start Run winver (opens Version Reporter Applet)
Start Run winword (opens up Microsoft Office Word)
Start Run wmimgmt.msc (to bring up the Windows Management Instrumentation)
Start Run wmplayer (opens Windows Media Player)
Start Run write (opens WordPad)
Start Run wscript (opens Windows Script Host)
Start Run wscui.cpl (brings up the Security & Maintenance control panel)
Start Run wuapp (check, manage & configure windows update setup)
Start Run wusa (opens Windows Update Standalone Installer)
Start Run xbox-friendfinder: (opens Xbox - Friends list)
Start Run xbox-network: (opens Xbox - Network settings)
Start Run xbox-profile: (opens Xbox - Profile page)
Start Run xbox-settings: (opens Xbox - Settings)
Start Run xbox: (opens Xbox)
Start Run xboxliveapp-1297287741: (opens Microsoft Solitaire Collection xboxliveapp-1297287741:
Start Run xpsrchvw (opens XPS Viewer)

Please note this list was inspired today by sharing in these recent threads:
o Is this the most efficient way to access most-used folders & the entire file system with the LEAST amount of clutter?
https://alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com/e8etKofB/is-this-the-most-efficient-way-to-access-most-used-folders-the-entire-file-system-with-the-least

o Is this the most efficient way to access all your program shortcuts WITHOUT using the problematic start menu?
https://alt.comp.os.windows-10.narkive.com/jjooXazp/is-this-the-most-efficient-way-to-access-all-your-program-shortcuts-without-using-the-problematic
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