Microsoft Windows Commands

To launch administrative tools

compmgmt.msc Opens Computer Management for system tools.

devmgmt.msc Launches Device Manager for hardware
management.
diskmgmt.msc Opens Disk Management for storage tasks.
services.msc Manages background services.
eventvwr.msc Opens Event Viewer for system logs.
secpol.msc Open Local Security Policy
regedit Open Registry Editor
taskschd.msc Open Task Scheduler
gpedit.msc Open Group Policy Editor (Pro & Enterprise)

For system diagnostics and troubleshooting

msinfo32 Opens System Information for hardware and

software details.
dxdiag Launches DirectX Diagnostic Tool for graphics
and sound issues
verifier Opens Driver Verifier Manager
resmon Opens Resource Monitor to check system
performance
perfmon Opens Performance Monitor
mdsched Runs Windows Memory Diagnostic for RAM
issues
msdt Opens Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool
dism /online /cleanup-image Repairs Windows image
/restorehealth
sfc /scannow Scans and repairs system files
chkdsk Run Check Disk (Use with /f or /r for fixes)
winver Check Windows Version
cleanmgr Opens Disk Cleanup

For security and maintenance

firewall.cpl Opens Windows Defender Firewall.

wf.msc Launches Firewall with advanced security.
ms-settings:windowsdefender Opens Windows Security.
sigverif Verifies file signatures for security.
verifier Checks driver integrity.
msconfig Opens System Configuration
sfc /scannow Runs system file checker
dism /online /cleanup-image Repairs Windows image
/restorehealth

For display and appearance

desk.cpl Opens Display Settings

control color Customizes window colors
dpiscaling Opens display scaling settings
ms-settings:personalization Opens Personalization settings
ms-settings:themes Changes desktop themes
ms-settings:display-advanced Adjusts advanced display settings
To launch apps

notepad Opens Notepad instantly.

calc Launches the Calculator app.
snippingtool Opens screenshot-taking app
mspaint Opens Microsoft Paint for quick edits
winword Starts Microsoft Word (if installed)
excel Opens Microsoft Excel (if installed)
chrome Launches Google Chrome (if installed)
msedge Opens Microsoft Edge
control Opens the Control Panel
explorer Opens File Explorer
powerpnt Open Microsoft PowerPoint (if installed)
firefox Open Mozilla Firefox (if installed)
wmplayer Open Windows Media Player
msra Open Windows Remote Assistance
outlook Open Microsoft Outlook (if installed)

For network and connectivity

ncpa.cpl Opens Network Connections for adapter settings

ipconfig Displays IP configuration in Command Prompt
ping Tests network connectivity
control netconnections Opens Network and Sharing Center
ms-settings:network-wifi Opens Wi-Fi settings
ms-settings:datausage View data usage
ms-settings:network-vpn Manage VPN
ms-settings:network-proxy Configures proxy settings

For power management

powercfg.cpl Opens Power Options

ms-settings:powersleep Adjusts power and sleep settings
powercfg /batteryreport Generates a battery report
powercfg /energy Creates an energy efficiency report
powercfg /hibernate Enables or disables hibernation
powercfg /deviceenablewake Enables a device to wake the computer.
powercfg /devicedisablewake Disables a device from waking the computer.
To launch different settings

ms-settings: Opens the main Settings app

ms-settings:network Takes you straight to network & internet
settings
ms-settings:display Opens display settings for screen adjustments
ms-settings:personalization Customize your desktop with personalization
settings
ms-settings:windowsupdate Check for updates in Windows Update settings
ms-settings:network Opens Network & Internet settings
ms-settings:privacy Opens Privacy settings.
ms-settings:bluetooth Opens Bluetooth settings.
ms-settings:devices Opens Devices settings.
ms-settings:system Opens System settings.
ms-settings:accounts Opens Accounts settings.
ms-settings:timeandlanguage Opens Time & Language settings.
ms-settings:gaming Opens Gaming settings.
ms-settings:region Opens Region settings.
ms-settings:optionalfeatures Opens Optional Features settings.
ms-settings:storage Opens Storage settings.
ms-settings:notifications Opens Notifications settings.
ms-settings:taskbar Opens Taskbar settings.
ms-settings:start Opens Start Menu settings.
ms-settings:lockscreen Opens Lock Screen settings.

For accessibility and ease of use

magnify Opens Magnifier for screen zooming

narrator Launches Narrator for screen reading
osk Opens on-screen keyboard
utilman Opens ease of access center
ms-settings:easeofaccess-display Opens display accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-cursor Opens cursor accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse Opens mouse accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard Opens keyboard accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator Opens narrator accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier Opens magnifier accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-colorfilter Opens color filter accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast Opens high contrast accessibility
settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess- Opens closed captioning accessibility
closedcaptioning settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-audio Opens audio accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-eyecontrol Opens eye control accessibility settings.
ms-settings:easeofaccess-mousepointer Opens mouse pointer accessibility
settings.
For file and storage management

cleanmgr Launches Disk Cleanup to free up space

dfrgui Opens Disk Defragmenter to optimize
drives
chkdsk Checks and repairs disk errors
diskpart Opens Disk Partition utility
onedrive Open the OneDrive folder
shell:AppsFolder Open all apps folder
wab Open the Windows contacts folder
explorer Open the File Explorer
recent Open recent files and folder
documents Open Documents folder
downloads Open Downloads folder
favorites Open Favorites folder
pictures Open Pictures folder
videos Open Videos folder
%AppData% Open App Data folder
debug Access Debug folder
backup Opens backup folder
%systemdrive% Open system drive (usually C:)
Type drive name followed by a colon or Open a specific drive or Folder location
folder path