Windows Run Commands 4

[viejolobo]

Is there such a thing as a list of Windows Run Commands, such as MSCONFIG, WINIPCFG, etc?

 

[Marcs41]

No, you can run anything in the Run command.
It is not a function, just a quick way instead of opening a command prompt.
You can Start - Run - Notepad.exe and Notepad will open. If the solution is here, let us know it was helpful so others can benefit from it as too

 

[Mulga]

I have seen lists of the utilities and executables which are part of Windows but do not appear on the start menu such as the ones you mentioned. I do not have anything like a full list but found this squirrelled away in my files

Here's a few hidden Tools:

1. System Configuration Editor
Go to Start>Run, type sysedit

2. Hardware Info
Go to Start>Run, type hwinfo /ui
This shows the hidden user interface and shows problems in red text.

3. Dr. Watson
Go to Start>Run, type drwatson
He will appear in the tray area, just right-click and choose Dr Watson to take a snapshot.

4. DirectX information
Go to Start>Run, type dxinfo

5. Microsoft System Information...
Go to Start>Run, type msinfo32

6. RegClean, (I know it is not part of windows but everyone should have it)
Go to Start>Run, type C:\THe path to regclean\regclean.exe /d
This will show you the hidden interface in Microsoft's RegClean program.
It will now appear on the menu.

7. Find out what version of Microsoft's Virtual Machine you are running. Go to Start>Programs>MS-DOS Prompt and type jview

8. Repair or restore internet Explorer 5.0 or higher. Go to Start>Run line>type:
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance "C:\Program Files \Internet Explorer\Setup\SETUP.EXE" /g "C:\WINDOWS\IE Uninstall Log.Txt"
or the shortened version:
Go to Start>Run line>type
rundll32 setupwbv.dll,IE5Maintenance

8. Goto Start|Run and type winipcfg in the box. This will help to isolate any potential TCP/IP problem areas.

Also Regedit to edit the registry. Use this with extreme caution!

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[viejolobo]

Thank you very much for your help, it was just what I was looking for. ~ E

 

[indytshooter]

A few more to add to your list of "run commands" that are helpful in tracking down problems with your internet connections:

@Start>Run, enter: ping + the DNS address your ISP gave to you. (example: Ping 209.131.214.4) If you get a "request timed out" message, it may indicate a problem with your ISP and not your browser. It will also show the amount of time being taken to make the connection.

The tracert command is similar but shows the route being taken to your final destination (your ISP).

 

[Marcs41]

Now, Indy, that the worst you can do, because as soon as the ping or tracert is completed, the box will close. Not much to see then is there. If the answer is here, mark it, others can benefit from it too.
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[ANFPS26]

Good tips, Mulga! Jim

Please come back and let us know if your
problem is fixed and what fixed it!!

 

[indytshooter]

marcs41: Not quite accurate. I should have mentioned that when you Start>Run you should type "command" first to get to C prompt. Then run the ping or tracert command. When finished, the window will not disappear. Just type exit at the C prompt to return to windows. Have used this often to Tshoot network connections before calling our ISP.

 

[thatrenowned]

Just to add to this, if you add any .exe's to the c:\windows\system folder (or if its NT, c:\winnt\system32), you can then go to START -> RUN, type its name and it'll launch.

For example, I use the startup.exe file by Mike Lin. All I do is copy it to one of the above folders (depending on the OS) and then I can go to START -> RUN and type startup. This launches the app and saves me having to go through START -> PROGRAMS etc or through explorer.

I'm not sure if this is limited to a certain number of characters because the most any seem to use are 8.

 

[Marcs41]

Indy, ok, like that I'm in agreement, but you should have mentioned it, the poster may not be aware.

thatrenowned, you can type any number of charcters in there, there is no limit to 8 at all.
type regedit32 , that's 9 already.
Rename Wordpad.exe to ThisIsMyEditor.exe if you want to try.
Easier is to have common tools you use all in on edirectory, then add that directory to the PATH, start-run will execute anything that is registered and in the paths.

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[thatrenowned]

Cheers...I didn't know that.

 

[XtraZero]

I heard there was a way to send messages to other machines on a LAN using the run command... Well.. I know so. Someone does it to me occasionally. Anyone know?

 

[Marcs41]

Please make a new post, this question is off-topic. It is confusing for others.

BTW, the command you are looking for is NET SEND _{If 'something' 'somewhere' gives 'some' error, excpect random guesses or no replies at all. Please specify details.
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