99 useful Run commands

by Jordan Running Nov 26th 2005

If you're like me, you probably use Windows' Run box more often than you use the Start menu. To that end, FixMyXP.com has a list of 99 Useful Run Commands, i.e. stuff you can type into the Run box to get stuff done faster. Chances are you won't find all 99 useful, and you probably already use some of them daily (e.g. I couldn't live without "cmd" and "calc"), but there are a few gems nonetheless. And in case you're still using the mouse to open the Run box, try pressing the Windows key and R.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Liam said 7:35AM on 11-27-2005

With all that, I can't believe they left out one of my favourites. When I come across a site Opera has trouble with, such as parts of MySpace, I copy the URL and enter in the run dialogue "iexplore http://some.url"

Martin said 1:33PM on 11-27-2005

That site doesn't appear to be up anymore. Alternative link anyone?

Jordan Running said 4:17PM on 11-27-2005

The link still works fine for me, Martin.

Nicole Simon said 7:50PM on 11-27-2005

Windows R is the reason why I dislike my tablet keyboard - it has no windows key.

And as I work often time on the commandline with unix tools, this is really a bummer. But the list is good to save because sometimes one need the file names - and this is a handy list. :)

lostsync said 10:23AM on 11-28-2005

don't forget that you can always drop shortcuts in your windows installation folder and access those via run. for example, creating c:windowswinamp.lnk will allow you to run it form the run box by typing 'winamp'

Jordan Running said 10:26AM on 11-28-2005

Great tip, lostsync.

The Meatriarchy said 2:18PM on 12-03-2005

Site doesn't work for me either.

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