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[rohit_25]

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Run Commands (start -> run)

Code:compmgmt.msc - Computer management
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
diskmgmt.msc - Disk management
dfrg.msc - Disk defrag
eventvwr.msc - Event viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders
gpedit.msc - Group policies
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
rsop.msc - Resultant set of policies
secpol.msc - Local security settings
services.msc - Various Services
msconfig - System Configuration Utility
regedit - Registry Editor
msinfo32 _ System Information
sysedit _ System Edit
win.ini _ windows loading information(also system.ini)
winver _ Shows current version of windows
mailto: _ Opens default email client
command _ Opens command prompt

plz reply... if u find this post useful... :-)

[Jimmy]

rohit_25, on Apr 6 2007, 01:20 PM, said:

Run Commands (start -> run)

Code:compmgmt.msc - Computer management
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
diskmgmt.msc - Disk management
dfrg.msc - Disk defrag
eventvwr.msc - Event viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders
gpedit.msc - Group policies
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
rsop.msc - Resultant set of policies
secpol.msc - Local security settings
services.msc - Various Services
msconfig - System Configuration Utility
regedit - Registry Editor
msinfo32 _ System Information
sysedit _ System Edit
win.ini _ windows loading information(also system.ini)
winver _ Shows current version of windows
mailto: _ Opens default email client
command _ Opens command prompt


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plz reply... if u find this post useful... :-)

That is useful... I favorited it too! I always forget and get them muddled up when I need them:
I find the best one msinfo32 - I have been trying to find a way to see the location tasks are running from, as task manager only displays the name - under software environment and running tasks it shows all of the information. Interestingly enough I got to this page once by mistake (not using command prompts) and found it very useful.. but couldn't find it ever since!!!

another useful one to add to the list is "dxdiag" withought the quotes of course. It gives system information about graphics / audio and the state of directx etc...

Edited by Jimmy, 06 April 2007 - 01:36 PM.

[dre]

Hmm pretty useful, normally the only thing my run was used for was msconfig lol, this will go in the favorites.

[Clarky]

Just a couple more usefull commands.

regedit - Registary editor...
msconfig - edit the startup menu and other options

[Jimmy]

Clarky, on Apr 12 2007, 02:56 PM, said:

Just a couple more usefull commands.

regedit - Registary editor...
msconfig - edit the startup menu and other options

lol clarky those were already in the list!!!!! anyhow yeah, I try not to get in the habit of using regedit.. much or ever

[Damen]

Yes! I find this very useful! I don\'t use cmd that much but is useful if your computer is on the fritz and all you have to use is windows cmd to fix it. Very good find!

[zachwyler]

cmd.exe is the only RUN command you need.

[qh3pk]

hi
cmd.exe execute this commands.

msconfig is very good for fast in your pc and others..

[Jimmy]

Just getting this extremely useful thread back on top after I've been looking for it again!!!

msinfo32 is VERY useful - it's the detailed task manager we never got...
To get to a window displaying processes, their running locations PID numbers (PID can be shown in task manager, but location can't) and the other general stuff; simply go

RUN --> type "msinfo32" --> Expand the software environment category --> Click on running tasks from the drop-down menu --> Look to your heart's content!

This is exceptionally useful if you suspect a nasty task may be running and want to find out where it's put on your computer!
Also, if anyone knows a way to create a desktop shortcut to the system info pane (by doing run, msinfo32) I'd appreciate your help!

[Renaissance]

A very good list indeed but I noticed no one mentioned "dxdiag"

dxdiag stands for DirectX Diagnostic. The DirectX utility can be used to show a computer's hardware specs as well as test DirectX software such as sound and video. A very good troubleshooting utility.

[Jimmy]

Renaissance, on May 30 2007, 10:25 PM, said:

A very good list indeed but I noticed no one mentioned "dxdiag"

dxdiag stands for DirectX Diagnostic. The DirectX utility can be used to show a computer's hardware specs as well as test DirectX software such as sound and video. A very good troubleshooting utility.

lol I love being able to say this: I DID!!!!

second post in the first reply!! yeah its quite a good utility. Although had some problems with one of the tabs - May have been Norton internet security (which I've now dumped in favour of kapersky IS6 ^^) causing crashing on directshow and one of the tabs

I suggest care if you don't like crashes and have Norton...



Here's a New Updated List

Jimmy said:

Updated Run Commands (start -> run)

command (use cmd if command gives errors) - Opens command prompt
compmgmt.msc - Computer management
devmgmt.msc - Device manager
dfrg.msc - Disk defrag
diskmgmt.msc - Disk management
dxdiag - DirectX diagnostic tool, also some general system info
eventvwr.msc - Event viewer
fsmgmt.msc - Shared folders
gpedit.msc - Group policies
lusrmgr.msc - Local users and groups
mailto: - Opens default email client
msconfig - System Configuration Utility
msinfo32 - System Information
perfmon.msc - Performance monitor
regedit - Registry Editor
rsop.msc - Resultant set of policies
secpol.msc - Local security settings
services.msc - Various Services
sysedit - System Edit
win.ini - windows loading information(also system.ini)
winver - Shows current version of windows

any more for any more?

Edited by Jimmy, 30 May 2007 - 10:09 PM.

[matak]

Really nice list of commands. I use some of them now and then (msconfig). There are also few commands that you can use..

Winkey+R to start "Run" Prompt

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iexplore -> Starts internet explorer (use it to test your websites) I hide iexplorer icons so that other ppl using computer don't start it by mistake
telnet -> access telnet (sometimes used to configure routers)

usefull command you can use from command prompt
ipconfig -> shows your your current IP subnetmask and gateway to router, and similar to all other network devices, usefull when configuring networks

[serverph]

where's CALC? and yes, it stands for CALCULATOR.

can be pretty useful, at least in my case, whenever i am in front of my PC and i don't have time to go scrounging around the room for a calculator. i can usually do mental math, but i still double-check it with a calculator just to make sure. for web developers, you can make use of if you're making a layout of your site and you want to calculate how you want your site elements spread out on your template, up to the smallest pixel. at least it's what i use it for.

[FLaKes]

I find it really really usefull!! Im bookmarking this, thankyou very much for this. The ones I have used the most are regedit, and msconfig, and cmd.... Oh, and forgot to mention that I also use Calc a lot.

Edited by FLaKes, 31 May 2007 - 07:23 PM.