Run Dialog box is something that is one of the favorite utilities for an avid Windows user. Its been around since Windows 95 and became an important part of Windows User Experience over the years. While its only duty is to quickly open apps and other tools, many power users like us at TechCult, love the handy nature of the Run dialog box. Since it can access any tool, setting, or app as long as you know the command for it, we decided to give you the cheat sheet to help you breeze through Windows like a pro. But before getting to the List of Windows 11 Run commands, let’s learn how to open and use Run dialog box first. Moreover, we have illustrated the steps to clear Run command history. 

Complete List of Windows 11 Run Commands

Run dialog box is used to directly open Windows apps, settings, tools, files & folders in  Windows 11.

Contents

  • Complete List of Windows 11 Run Commands
  • How to Open and Use Run Dialog Box
    1. Most Commonly Used Windows 11 Run commands
    1. Run Commands for Control Panel
    1. Run Commands to Access Settings
    1. Run Commands for Internet Configuration
    1. Run Commands to Open Different Folders in File Explorer
    1. Run Commands to Open Various Applications
    1. Run Commands to Access Windows In-built Tools
    1. Other Miscellaneous Yet Useful Run Commands
  • How to Clear Run Command History

How to Open and Use Run Dialog Box

There are three ways to launch the Run dialog box on Windows 11 system:

  • By pressing Windows + R keys together
  • Through Quick Link menu by hitting Windows + X keys simultaneously and selecting Run option.
  • Through Start menu Search by clicking Open.

Furthermore, you can also pin the Run dialog box icon in your Taskbar or Start menu to open it with a single click.

1. Most Commonly Used Windows 11 Run commands

We have shown few commonly used Run commands in the table below.

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2. Run Commands for Control Panel

You can also access the Control Panel from the Run dialog box. Here are a few Control Panel commands that are given in the table below.

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3. Run Commands to Access Settings

To access Windows Settings through the Run dialog box, there are also some commands which are given in the table below.

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4. Run Commands for Internet Configuration

Following is the list of Run commands for Internet Configuration in the table below.

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5. Run Commands to Open Different Folders in File Explorer

Here is the list of Run commands to open different folders in File Explorer:

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6. Run Commands to Open Various Applications

The list of Run commands to open Microsoft apps is given in the table below:

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7. Run Commands to Access Windows In-built Tools

Listed below are Run commands to access the Windows in-built tools:

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8. Other Miscellaneous Yet Useful Run Commands

Along with the above list of commands, there are other miscellaneous Run commands too. They are listed in the below table. 

Hence, this is the complete & comprehensive list of Windows 11 Run commands.

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How to Clear Run Command History

If you want to clear Run command history, then follow the given steps:

  1. Press Windows + R keys together to open Run dialog box.

  2. Type regedit and click on OK, as shown.

  3. Click on Yes in the confirmation prompt for User Control Access.

  4. In the Registry Editor window, go to the following location path from the address bar.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\RunMRU

  1. Now, select all the files in the right pane except Default and RunMRU.

  2. Right-click to open the context menu and select Delete, as depicted.

  3. Click on Yes in the Confirm Value Delete dialog box.

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We hope this list of Windows 11 Run commands will help you in long run and make you the computer whiz of your group. Apart from the above, you can also learn How to Enable God Mode in Windows 11 to access & customize Settings & tools easily from a single folder. Write to us in the comment section below about your suggestions and feedback. Also, drop the next topic you want us to bring on next.