A Lot of Windows Commands You Probably Don't Know About | Windows Vista

By Rich
February 22, 2008
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A Lot of Windows Commands You Probably Don’t Know About

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By using Windows commands, you can have quick access to tools to configure and fix your computer. They also allow you quick access to Microsoft software embedded within your operating system. Some of these commands can be very useful. Some are not so useful but can be fun to try.

First lets bring up the “Run” box by holding the Windows Key and Pressing R
(This procedure is the same for both Windows XP and Vista.)

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Now type in one of the following commands to open a program. Note: Some of these shortcuts may not work properly – I’m not sure why.

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Warren

Just came across this site and its very nice to read all the info. Thanks….
Warren

Just came across this site and its very nice to read all the info. Thanks….
MD

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StackOverflow

One awesome feature I can’t live without in Vista is that you can press Start then start typing, instead of having to press “Run.” Thanks for this, I’ll print it out, because most commands I don’t know. ;)
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One awesome feature I can’t live without in Vista is that you can press Start then start typing, instead of having to press “Run.” Thanks for this, I’ll print it out, because most commands I don’t know. ;)
http://www.7watch.co.cc StackOverflow

One awesome feature I can’t live without in Vista is that you can press Start then start typing, instead of having to press “Run.” Thanks for this, I’ll print it out, because most commands I don’t know. ;)
onceging

Seems usefu! I’ll comment on how useful when I’ve had time to try some of the commands.
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Seems usefu! I’ll comment on how useful when I’ve had time to try some of the commands.
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Seems usefu! I’ll comment on how useful when I’ve had time to try some of the commands.
Arlandi Landjono

This is nice. I dont have to remember all of those commands!! Thanks!
Arlandi Landjono

This is nice. I dont have to remember all of those commands!! Thanks!
Arlandi Landjono

This is nice. I dont have to remember all of those commands!! Thanks!
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Mel

Nice reference list – I may have to memorize some of these..
Mel

Nice reference list – I may have to memorize some of these..
Mel

Nice reference list – I may have to memorize some of these..
dvenus

Could you do this as a PDF document? I would like to be able to cut and past the different parts. Thanks for the awesome list!
dvenus

Could you do this as a PDF document? I would like to be able to cut and past the different parts. Thanks for the awesome list!
dvenus

Could you do this as a PDF document? I would like to be able to cut and past the different parts. Thanks for the awesome list!
Rich

They’re available in Windows 7 – The Pocket Guide, which is in PDF format :)
Rich

They’re available in Windows 7 – The Pocket Guide, which is in PDF format :)
Rich

They’re available in Windows 7 – The Pocket Guide, which is in PDF format :)

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