Most Useful "Run" Commands for Windows Users:

While current versions of the Windows Operating System are designed to be “point and click,” there are still times where the fastest or most simple route to a task is to use the command line. For the tasks described in this document, you will always start out as follows:

1. Click Start, click Run, type the appropriate command (for example: "msinfo32.exe" without quotation marks) in the Open box, and then click OK

Then proceed with the rest of the steps as outlined here. To best supply you with an excellent resource, these commands are organized according to their most common use.  Please note:  It is ALWAYS best to back up your data before making changes or using "tweaks" on your Windows system.


“Run” Command Reference Guide

Opening an entire command line window so you can use multiple command-line features.


1. (Remember - Click Start, click Run, type the appropriate command in the Open box, and then click OK.) The command is cmd.exe
2. This will open a window that looks much like the older MS-DOS environment.
3. Within this window you can type any command or you can input the “help” command for more information.
4. When you are finished you can type the “exit” command to close the window.
Getting information on your own computer system to give to a technician, for sales purposes or for your own use:

1. The command is “msinfo32.exe”
2. This should open up an ordinary window with system information.
3. Click on the File menu, click Save, and save the result .nfo file to a location that you can remember.
4. This file can be e-mailed or otherwise transferred as needed.

Getting information on your own Windows version to give to a technician or for your own use: