Some RUN commands you ought to know!

RUN commands are quick and easy ways to access certain Windows features. We use them all the time. They’re quick, easy to learn, easy to use, and kind of make you feel warm and geeky.

To use a RUN command just press and hold down the Windows Key, press the R key and type in any one of the following commands. After you type the command, press Enter to execute it:

CALC

Opens calculator.

WMPLAYER

Opens Windows Media Player

WRITE

Opens WordPad

MSPAINT

Opens MS Paint (duh!)

MSINFO32

Opens System Information (and yes it’s the same for 64-bit systems)

NOTEPAD

Opens Notepad

SERVICES.MSC

Opens Services. Allows you to manage all services running on your computer.

DEVMGMT.MSC

Opens Device Manager

CMD

Opens a Windows Command Prompt Window ( the erstwhile DOS window)

OSK

Opens the Windows On-screen Keyboard

REGEDIT

Opens the Windows Registry Editor.

Now go run, it’s fun!