When our physical keyboard does not work and we need to do some activity on the computer, it is necessary activate the digital keyboard of the operating system.
Also when our Mouse or Touch does not work We must know how to execute the appropriate commands to access any area of the device quickly and without complications.
That is why in this section we have prepared a gigantic list of commands for multiple functions of our Windows 10, 8 and 7, and get you out of trouble in complicated situations
How to open the command console in Windows 10, 8 and 7?
The easiest way to access the Windows command console, regardless of the version you are using, is by pressing the keys “Windows” + “R”.
From here we will write the different commands according to the need of the moment, and they will be executed immediately after pressing “To accept”. It should be noted that there are also other ways to reach this console.
One of them is from the menu “Start” of Windows in the section “Accessories” either “Windows system”, depending on your system version.
*Note: Although this method is a bit longer, it is just as effective as the first one.
Complete list of commands to run programs and tools in Windows 10, 8 and 7
With the following list of commands we will get access to a large number of very useful tools for our daily work. With these we will be able to invoke word processing programs, elements, and functions to share information, settings, and more.
Command Action
CMD
Immediately open the Windows Command Prompt.
TASKMGR
Open the Windows task manager.
MRT
Launches the Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.
MSINFO32
The information of the Windows system and your computer will be displayed.
RSTRUI
Windows System Restore will open.
SNDVOL
Run the volume mixer.
EUDCEDIT
Display Windows private character editor on screen.
DIALER
The Windows Phone Dialer will open.
MAGNIFY
Open the Windows Magnifier.
TABTIP
It will open the Windows Writing Pad.
OSK
It will activate the virtual keyboard of Windows.
STIKYNOT
Windows sticky notes will come out.
JOURNAL
Windows Journal will open.
MOVIEMK
Run the Windows Movie Maker video editor.
WMPLAYER
It will launch Windows Media Player.
DVD PLAY
The DVD drive will open for playback.
SOUND RECORDER
Open the Windows Sound Recorder.
winchat
The speaker settings will be activated.
CALC
Activate the Windows calculator.
SNIPPING TOOL
The Windows Snipping and Screen Capture Tool will open.
NOTEPAD
Brings up Windows Notepad.
WRITE or wordpad
Run the Windows Wordpad tool.
MSPAINT
The Windows Paint image editor will open.
CHARMAP
The Windows Character Map will open.
WAB
Shows Windows contacts.
I EXPLORE
It will open the Windows Internet Explorer browser.
EXPLORER
Activate Windows File Explorer.
MIGWIZ
The Windows Easy Transfer tool will open.
SIGVERIF
The File Signature Checker tool will open.
WINVER
The Windows version and system information will open.
FSQUIRT
It will open the Bluetooth file transfer in Windows (if there is a Bluetooth drive).
IEXPRESS
The self-extracting files wizard will open in Windows.
MBLCTR
Displays the Windows Mobility Center on the screen.
MSRA
It will launch Windows Remote Assistance.
MSTSC
The Windows Remote Desktop Connection Tool will open.
MSDT
The Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool will open.
WINWORD
Runs the text editor Microsoft Word if it is installed on Windows.
General configuration commands to run in Windows 10, 8 or 7
With the following commands we can access all the information regarding Software and Hardware of our computer, to all the connection and communication parameters of our computer, as well as to the configuration and security of the system.
Command Action
CONTROL
Immediately run the Windows Control Panel tool.
ADMIN TOOLS CONTROL
The Windows Administrative Tools appear on the screen.
CONTROLLER KEYBOARD
Windows Keyboard Properties will open.
COLOR CONTROL
Sets the color and appearance settings for Windows windows.
CONTROL FOLDERS
Windows folder options will open.
CONTROL FONTS
The text fonts in Windows will open.
CONTROL INTERNATIONAL or INTL.CPL
Displays the Region and Language settings in Windows.
CONTROL MOUSE or MAIN.CPL
It will open the mouse (cursor) properties in Windows.
CONTROL USER PASSWORDS
User accounts are activated in the Windows Control Panel.
CONTROL USERPASSWORDS2 or NETPLWIZ
The Windows User Account Manager will open.
CONTROL /NAME MICROSOFT.BACKUPANDRESTORECENTER
The Windows Backup and Restore tool will be activated.
CONTROL PRINTERS
Devices and Printers will open in Windows Control Panel
APPWIZ.CPL
Shows the Windows program uninstall tool.
DESK.CPL
The display properties will open in Windows.
HDWWIZ.CPL
The tool to add device (hardware) in Windows will be launched.
INFOCARDCPL.CPL
The program wizard will open with your Windows operating system.
IRPROPS.CPL
It will open the infrared device if it exists.
JOY.CPL
Displays devices or hardware for video games on the screen.
MMSYS.CPL
The Windows Audio and Sound Device Properties will open.
SYSDM.CPL
Windows system properties will be activated.
TELEPHON.CPL
Information about the localization of your Windows operating system opens.
TIMEDATE.CPL
The time and date properties are displayed in the Windows OS.
WSCUI.CPL
The Windows Action Center (Security) will open.
POWERCFG.CPL
The Windows power settings and options menu is launched.
CERTMGR.MSC
The Windows User Certificate Tools will open.
COMPMGMT.MSC
Brings up Windows computer management.
CODCOMCNFG
Activates the Windows Components service.
DEVMGMT.MSC
Windows device manager will open.
EVENTVWR or EVENTVWR.MSC
It will show the Windows event viewer.
FSMGMT.MSC
Shared folders with other Windows users will be activated.
SERVICES.MSC
Windows Services will open.
CONTROL SCHEDATASKS
It will open Task Scheduler in Windows.
GPEDIT.MSC:
It will open the Windows local policy editor only for higher PRO versions.
LUSRMGR.MSC
Local users and groups will appear on the screen in versions of Windows Pro or higher.
SECPOL.MSC
Windows local security settings will open.
NTMSMGR.MSC
Shows the external storage device manager in Windows.
NTMSOPRQ.MSC
Opens the External Storage Device Operator Request Center in Windows.
RSOP.MSC
The resulting set of policies will open in Windows Pro or higher.
WMIMGMT.MSC
The Windows Root/WMI control console will open.
TPM.MSC
The Trusted Platform Module Manager in Windows will open.
PERFMON or PERFMON.MSC
Windows performance monitor runs.
mmc
A new blank console will open.
MDSCHED
Open the memory error checker in Windows.
DXDIAG
Open the Windows DirectX Diagnostic.
ODBCAD32
Activates the Windows ODBC Data Source Administrator.
REGEDIT
The Windows registry editor appears.
VERIFIER
The driver verifier manager will open.
CLICONFG
The Windows Driver Verifier Manager will open.
UTILMAN
The Windows utility manager will open.
COMPUTERDEFAULTS
The Windows default program and charm settings are displayed.
CREDWIZ
Usernames and passwords stored in Windows will open.
LPKSETUP
The Windows Display Languages Installer and Uninstaller runs.
MOBSYNC
Open Sync Center in Windows.
REKEYWIZ
File Encryption System will open in Windows Pro or higher.
SLUI
Displays the Windows activation checker on the screen.
MSCONFIG
Windows System Configuration appears on the screen.
SYSKEY
The Secure Windows Accounts Database tool will be activated.
Commands for managing external drives and hard drives in Windows 10, 8 or 7
The following list of commands is a bit small, but it will give you access to one of the most important functions to be able to have our equipment correctly calibrated, since without a correct distribution of the space of the hard disk of the computer, we will not have a maximum performance of it.
Command Action
DISKPART
They will open the disk partition tool in the Windows CMD.
CHKDSK or CHKDSK/_ (for command prompt _= a partition letter)
A scan of the disk partition will be performed. It can also be used at the command prompt.
DEFRAG
The disk defragmentation tool will open.
DFRG.MSC
The disk defragmenter is activated.
CLEANMGR
Run the disk cleanup tool.
DISKMGMT.MSC
Launch the disk manager.
Commands for network and Internet management in Windows 10, 8 and 7
These commands will then trigger various computer menus, specific to control and improve the security and navigation of the device on the Internet, and in turn it will serve so that we have access to all the network and connection data.
Command Action
INETCPL.CPL
The Internet properties will appear in Windows.
FIREWALL.CPL
The Windows Firewall settings are displayed.
WF.MSC
Windows Firewall Advanced Security will open.
CONTROL NETCONNECTIONS or NCPA.CPL
Your Windows computer’s network connections will be displayed.
IPCONFIG
You will be allowed to know the IP address and other information related to the internet configuration of your computer. It also works from the CMD.
Extra Commands for Windows 10, 8 and 7
As the title indicates, with this list of commands we can access extra or non-system tools, and to other different but very useful functions such as turning off the computer or accessing certain specific folders.
Command Action
JAVAWS
You will be shown the Java cache if it is installed on Windows.
CHROME
It will be possible to open the Google Chrome web browser if it is installed on Windows.
FIREFOX
The Frirefox browser can be opened if it is installed on Windows.
LOG OFF
It becomes possible to access the session that you currently have active in Windows.
SHUTDOWN
You can turn off your Windows operating system and therefore your computer.
SHUTDOWN -A
You will be allowed to shut down the Windows operating system.
SFC /SCANNOW
It becomes possible to perform a scan of all the files of the operating system, and in case of finding errors it will also repair them automatically.
SFC /VERIFYFILE=”file path and name”
You can activate the performance of a scan…
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