CK: Windows Commands

Useful Windows Commands

Run Command	Program
ac3filter.cpl	Opens AC3 Filter
access.cpl	Accessibility Controls
access.cpl	Microsoft Access
Accwiz	Accessibility Wizard
Acrodist	Adobe Distiller
appwiz.cpl	Add/Remove Programs
Calc	Calculator
cdrtmgr.msc	Certificate Manager
Charmap	Character Map
Chkdsk	Check Disk Utility
Chrome	Google Chrome  Browser
ciadv.msc	Indexing Service
Cleanmgr	Disk Cleanup Utility
Clicongf	SQL Client Configuration
Clipbrd	Clipboard Viewer
Cmd	Command Prompt
Command	Command Prompt
Comp	Compare Files
compmgmt.msc	Computer Management
Conf	Netmeeting
Control	Control Panel
control admintools	Administrative Tools
control desktop	Display Properties
control folders	Folders Properties
control keyboard	Keyboard Properties
control mouse	Mouse Properties
control netconnections	Network Connections
control printers	Printers and Faxes
control schedtasks	Scheduled Tasks
Dcomcnfg	Component Services
Ddeshare	DDE Shares
desk.cpl	Display Properties
devmgmt.msc	Device Manager
dfrg.msc	Disk Defragment
Dialer	Phone Dialer
directx.cpl	Direct X Control Panel
diskmgmt.msc	Disk Partition Manager
Diskpart	Microsoft Diskpart
drwtsn32	Dr. Watson System Troubleshooting Utility
Dxdiag	Direct X Troubleshooter
Edit	MS-Dos Editor
Eudcedit	Private Characters Editor
eventvwr.msc	Event Viewer
Excel	Microsoft Excel
Explorer	Windows Explorer
findfast.cpl	Findfast
Firefox	Firefox
firewall.cpl	Windows Firewall
Fonts	Fonts
Fonts	Fonts Folder
Frontpg	Microsoft Frontpage
fsmgmt.msc	Shared Folders
Fsquirt	Bluetooth Transfer Wizard
ftp	MS-Dos FTP
gpedit.msc	Group Policy Editor
hdwwiz.cpl	Add Hardware Wizard
Helpctr	Help and Support
Hotlineclient	Hotline Client
Hypertrm	Hyperterminal
icwonn1	Internet Connection Wizard
Iexpress	Iexpress Wizard
Igfxzoom	Zoom Utility
Imageready	Adobe ImageReady
inetcpl.cpl	Internet Properties
Inetwiz	Internet Setup Wizard
intl.cpl	Regional Settings
Ipconfig	IP address Configuration of the system
ipconfig /all	Display full IP address configuration information
ipconfig /displaydns	Display the contents of the DNS Resolver Cache
ipconfig /flushdns	Purges the DNS Resolver cache
ipconfig /registerdns	Refreshes all DHCP leases and re-registers DNS names
ipconfig /release	Release the IP address for the specified adapter
ipconfig /renew	Renew the IP address for the specified adapter
ipconfig /setclassid	Modifies the dhcp class id
ipconfig /showclassid	Displays all the dhcp class IDs allowed for adapter
Javaws	Java Control Panel
joy.cpl	Game Controllers
jpicpl32.cpl	Java Control Panel
Label	Volume Serial Number for C:
Logoff	Logs You Out of Windows
lusrmgr.msc	Local Users and Groups
Magnify	Windows Magnifier
main.cpl	Mouse Properties
Migwiz	Files and Settings Transfer Tool
Mmc	Microsoft Management Console
mmsys.cpl	Sounds and Audio
Mobsync	Microsoft Syncronization Tool
Moviemk	Microsoft Movie Maker
mplay32	Basic Media Player
Mrt	Malicious Software Removal Tool
Msconfig	System Configuration Utility
Mshearts	Hearts Card Game
Msiexec	Windows Installer Details
Msimn	Outlook Express
msinfo32	System Information
Msnsgs	Windows Messenger
Mspaint	Microsoft Paint
Mstsc	Remote Desktop
Narrator	Microsoft Narrator
ncpa.cpl	Network Connections
netsetup.cpl	Network Setup Wizard
Notepad	Notepad
Ntbackup	Windows Backup Utility
ntmsmgr.msc	Removable Storage
ntmsoprq.msc	Removable Storage Operator Requests
nusrmgr.cpl	User Account Management
nvtuicpl.cpl	Nview Desktop Manager
odbccp32	ODBC Data Source Administrator
odbccp32.cpl	ODBC Data Source Administrator
Osk	On Screen Keyboard
password.cpl	Password Properties
Pbrush	Paint
perfmon.msc	Performance Monitor
Photoshop	Adobe Photoshop
powercfg.cpl	Power Configuration
Powerpnt	Microsoft Powerpoint
Printers	Printers Folder
Rasphone	Remote Access Phonebook
Realplay	Real Player
Regedit	Registry Editor
regedit32	Registry Editor
Rtcshare	Sharing Session
secpol.msc	Local Security Settings
services.msc	Services
Shrpubw	Create a shared folder Wizard
shutdown /l	Logoff
shutdown /r	Restart
shutdown /s	Shutdown system after 30 seconds
Sigverif	File Signature Verification Tool
sndrec32	Sounds Recorder
sndvol32	Volume Control
sticpl.cpl	Scanners and Cameras
sysdm.cpl	System Properties
Sysedit	System Configuration Editor
Syskey	Windows System Security Tool
Taskmgr	Task Manager
telephon.cpl	Phone and Modem Options
telnet	Telnet Client
timedate.cpl	Date and Time Properties
Tourstart	Windows XP Tour Wizard
Tweakui	Tweak UI
Utilman	Utility Manager
Verifier	Driver Verifier Utility
Wab	Windows Address Book
Wabmig	Windows Address Book Import Utility
Winchat	Microsoft Chat
Winver	Windows Version
Winword	Microsoft Word
wmimgmt.msc	Windows Management Infrastructure
Wmplayer	Windows Media Player
Write	Wordpad
Wscript	Windows Script host settings
wscui.cpl	Security Center
wuaucpl.cpl	Automatic Updates
Wupdmgr	Widnows Update Launcher