List of Windows programs run in the "Run" dialog box

The dialog box "Run" is used in Windows to open a program, folder or a document. It also allows you to create tasks and run them as administrator. Knowing the exact name of the command and its parameters, user can run any Windows system application. The dialog box "Run" starts either by Start → All Programs → Accessories → Run, or by pressing Win + R.
Name | command |
---|---|
Ftp-protocol (command prompt) | ftp |
Iexpress Wizard | iexpress |
Internet Explorer | iexplore |
Paint | mspaint |
Windows firewall | firewall.cpl |
Wordpad | write |
ODBC Data Source Administrator | odbcad32 |
Administrative Tools | control admintools |
Backup and Restore | sdclt |
Notepad | notepad |
System Restore | rstrui |
Log Out Of Windows | logoff |
Date and Time | timedate.cpl |
Disk Defragmenter | dfrgui |
Authorization Manager | azman.msc |
Windows Task Manager | taskmgr |
Driver Verifier Manager | verifier |
Device Manager | devmgmt.msc |
Device Manager | hdwwiz.cpl |
Additional Clocks | control timedate.cpl,,1 |
Shuts Down Windows | shutdown /s |
Sticky Note | StikyNot |
Securing the Windows Account Database | syskey |
Sound | mmsys.cpl |
Sounds (sound theme) | control mmsys.cpl,,2 |
Sound Recorder | soundrecorder |
Game Controllers | joy.cpl |
Initialize the TMP security hardware | TpmInit |
Display Color Calibration | dccw |
Calculator | calc |
Command Prompt | cmd |
Windows Features | OptionalFeatures |
Microsoft Management Console | mmc |
System Configuration | msconfig |
Local Security Policy | secpol.msc |
Local Users and Groups | lusrmgr.msc |
Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard | wiaacmgr |
Create A Shared Folder Wizard | shrpubw |
Driver Package Installer | dpinst |
Add Hardware Wizard | hdwwiz |
Sound Volume | sndvol |
Resource Monitor | resmon |
Set Program Access and Computer Defaults | control appwiz.cpl,,3 |
User Account Control Settings | UserAccountControlSettings |
Snipping Tool | snippingtool |
Shared Folders | fsmgmt.msc |
Disk Cleanup Utility | cleanmgr |
Control Panel | control |
Fonts Folder | fonts |
"Downloads" Folder | Downloads |
Folder Options | control folders |
Restart Windows | shutdown /r |
Printer Migration | PrintBrmUi |
Pen and Touch | TabletPC.cpl |
Personalization | control desktop |
Task Sheduler | control schedtasks |
Remote Desktop Connection | mstsc |
Get Programs | control appwiz.cpl,,1 |
Check Disk Utility | chkdsk |
System File Checker (Scan and Repair) | sfc /scannow |
File Signature Verification | sigverif |
Windows Explorer | explorer |
Disk Partition Manager | diskpart |
Programms and Features | appwiz.cpl |
Event Viewer | eventvwr.msc |
Screen Resolution | desk.cpl |
Private Character Editor | eudcedit |
Local Group Policy Editor | gpedit.msc |
Registry Editor | regedit |
Registry Editor | regedt32 |
Fax Cover Sheet Editor | fxscover |
Resultant Set of Policy | rsop.msc |
System Information | msinfo32 |
System Properties | sysdm.cpl |
System Properties: Advanced | SystemPropertiesAdvanced |
System Properties: System Protection | SystemPropertiesProtection |
System Properties: Hardware | SystemPropertiesHardware |
System Properties: Remote | SystemPropertiesRemote |
iSCSI Initiator Properties | iscsicpl |
Internet Properties | inetcpl.cpl |
Keyboard Properties | control keyboard |
Mouse Properties | control mouse |
Mouse Properties | main.cpl |
Mouse Properties: Pointer Options | control main.cpl,,2 |
Mouse Properties: Pointers | control main.cpl,,1 |
Sertificates | certmgr.msc |
Network Connections | control netconnections |
Network Connections | ncpa.cpl |
Performance Monitor | perfmon |
Indexing Service | ciadv.msc |
Component Services | dcomcnfg |
Component Services | comexp.msc |
Program Compatibility | msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic |
Create a system repair disk | recdisc |
People Near Me | collab.cpl |
Stored User Names and Passwords | credwiz |
Direct X Troubleshooter | dxdiag |
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool | msdt |
Ditilizer Calibration Tool | tabcal |
ClearType Text Tuner | cttune |
XPS Viewer | xpsrchvw |
Problem Steps Recorder | psr |
Character Map | charmap |
Phone and Modem | telephon.cpl |
Windows Remote Assistance | msra |
Disk Management | diskmgmt.msc |
Computer Management | compmgmt.msc |
Print Management | printmanagement.msc |
Color Management | colorcpl |
Install or uninstall display languages | lpksetup |
Devices and Printers | control printers |
User Accounts | Netplwiz |
Window Color and Appearance | control color |
Windows Mobility Center | mblctr |
Action Center | wscui.cpl |
Sync Center | mobsync |
Ease of Access Center | utilman |
Encryption File System | rekeywiz |
Fonts | control fonts |
Display (size of text) | dpiscaling |
On-Screen Keyboard | osk |
Magnifier | magnify |
Microsoft Narrator | narrator |
Power Options | powercfg.cpl |
Power Options: Advanced Settings | control powercfg.cpl,,1 |
Windows Management Infrastructure | wmimgmt.msc |
Region and Language | intl.cpl |
Region and Language: Administrative | control intl.cpl,,3 |
If any of the items on this list does not start, it probably means it is not installed. Many of the components can be installed in Windows Start → Control Panel → Programs and Features → Turn Windows features on or off.
To enable the tab menu "Run" in Windows 7, right-click on the "Start" button, select Properties → Start Menu → Customize and check the box next to the "Run command".