The Definitive Windows 7 Commands Guide

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This definitive, mammoth guide contains a complete list of Windows 7 commands you need to gain access to all Windows 7 features. These commands are divided into two different categories :Shell commands and Run commands. Thanks to them you will be only one click away from all Windows 7 tools, utility, folders and features. Dont you remember the path to gain access to that neat Windows 7? Do you wish to clean Internet Explorer cache without rummaging among tricky options? Here is the guide you have always been looking for!
Shell Commands These commands are especially useful to users, power users and administrators who need to gain access or create shortcuts to difficult-to-reach Windows 7 utilities or locations (such as folder for example). There are two ways you can use these Shell Commands: To create a shortcuts or through Run… How to Create a Shortcut using a Shell Command.

1. Right-click any empty space on your desktop.
2. Click New.
3. Click Shortcut.
4. Now, if you want to create a shortcut, you will need to add “explorer.exe” , whiteout quotes, right in front of each Shell command. Here is an example: explorer.exe shell:PicturesLibrary.
5. So, right after clicking the shortcut link a new window will appear. In the blank field, write: shell:(your Command).
6. Click Next.
7. Click OK.

At this point you should see a shortcut icon on your desktop pointing to the the Picture Library. How to access folders using a Shell Command.

1. Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard.
2. In the blank field, type Shell:(your command). This will let you access every folder in your Windows 7, including hidden folders.
3. Click OK.

List

1. shell:AddNewProgramsFolder
2. shell:Administrative Tools (hidden folder)
3. shell:AppData (hidden to users)
4. shell:AppUpdatesFolder (installed updates)
5. shell:Cache (hidden folder) (Temporary Internet Files)
6. shell:CD Burning (hidden folder)
7. shell:ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder
8. shell:Common Administrative Tools (hidden folder)
9. shell:Common AppData (hidden folder)
10. shell:Common Desktop
11. shell:Common Documents
12. shell:Common Programs (hidden folder)
13. shell:Common Start Menu (hidden folder)
14. shell:Common Startup (hidden folder)
15. shell:Common Templates (hidden folder)
16. shell:CommonDownloads
17. shell:CommonMusic
18. shell:CommonPictures
19. shell:CommonRingtones (hidden folder)
20. shell:CommonVideo
21. shell:ConflictFolder
22. shell:ConnectionsFolder
23. shell:Contacts
24. shell:ControlPanelFolder
25. shell:Cookies
26. shell:Cookies\Low (hidden folder)
27. shell:CredentialManager (hidden folder)
28. shell:CryptoKeys (hidden folder)
29. shell:CSCFolder
30. shell:Default Gadgets
31. shell:Desktop
32. shell:Device Metadata Store (hidden folder)
33. shell:DocumentsLibrary
34. shell:Downloads
35. shell:DpapiKeys (hidden folder)
36. shell:Favorites
37. shell:Fonts
38. shell:Gadgets (hidden folder)
39. shell:Games
40. shell:GameTasks (hidden folder)
41. shell:History (hidden folder)
42. shell:ImplicitAppShortcuts
43. shell:InternetFolder (Internet Explorer)
44. shell:Libraries
45. shell:Links
46. shell:Local AppData (hidden folder)
47. shell:LocalAppDataLow (hidden folder)
48. shell:LocalizedResourcesDir
49. shell:MAPIFolder
50. shell:MusicLibrary
51. shell:My Music
52. shell:My Pictures
53. shell:My Video
54. shell:MyComputerFolder
55. shell:NetHood (hidden folder)
56. shell:NetworkPlacesFolder
57. shell:OEM Links
58. shell:Original Images
59. shell:OtherUsersFolder
60. shell:Personal
61. shell:PhotoAlbums
62. shell:PicturesLibrary
63. shell:Playlists
64. shell:PrintersFolder
65. shell:PrintHood (hidden folder)
66. shell:Profile
67. shell:ProgramFiles
68. shell:ProgramFilesCommon
69. shell:ProgramFilesCommonX86
70. shell:ProgramFilesX86
71. shell:Programs
72. shell:Public
73. shell:PublicGameTasks (hidden folder)
74. shell:PublicSuggestedLocations
75. shell:Quick Launch (hidden folder)
76. shell:Recent (hidden folder)
77. shell:RecycleBinFolder
78. shell:ResourceDir
79. shell:Ringtones (hidden folder)
80. shell:SampleMusic
81. shell:SamplePictures
82. shell:SamplePlaylists
83. shell:SampleVideos
84. shell:SavedGames
85. shell:Searches
86. shell:SearchHomeFolder
87. shell:SendTo (hidden folder)
88. shell:Start Menu (hidden folder)
89. shell:Startup
90. shell:SyncCenterFolder
91. shell:SyncResultsFolder
92. shell:SyncSetupFolder
93. shell:System
94. shell:SystemCertificates (hidden folder)
95. shell:SystemX86
96. shell:Templates
97. shell:TreePropertiesFolder
98. shell:User Pinned
99. shell:UserProfiles
100. shell:UsersFilesFolder
101. shell:UsersLibrariesFolder
102. shell:VideosLibrary
103. shell:Windows

Run Commands Run Commands are quite useful if you want to reach, use, open anything in your Windows 7. What follows are the easy steps to use these commands. How to use Run Commands

1. Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard.
2. Type the command in the blank field.
3. Click OK.

List

1. Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl
2. Administrative Tools = control admintools
3. Authorization Manager= azman.msc
4. Calculator = calc
5. Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc
6. Character Map = charmap
7. Check Disk Utility = chkdsk
8. Command Prompt = cmd.exe
9. Component Services = dcomcnfg
10. Computer Management = compmgmt.msc
11. Control Panel = control
12. Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl
13. Defragment User Interface = dfrgui
14. Device Manager = devmgmt.msc
15. Direct X Troubleshooter = dxdiag
16. Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr
17. Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc
18. Disk Parmelonion Manager = diskpart
19. Display Properties = control desktop or, alternatively desk.cpl
20. Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal
21. Downloads = Downloads
22. DPI Scaling = dpiscaling
23. Driver Package Installer = dpinst
24. Driver Verifier Utility = verifier or, alternatively reset
25. DVD Player = dvdplay
26. Encryption File System = rekeywiz
27. Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc
28. Fax Cover Sheet Editor = fxscover
29. File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif
30. Folders Properties = control folders
31. Fonts = control fonts
32. Free Cell Card Game = freecell
33. Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc
34. Iexpress Wizard = iexpress
35. Internet Explorer = iexplore
36. Internet Properties = inetcpl.cpl
37. IP Configuration = ipconfig.exe
38. iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl
39. Keyboard Properties = control keyboard
40. Libraries = explorer or, alternatively Windows key + E
41. Local Security Settings = secpol.msc
42. Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc
43. Logs You Out Of Windows = logoff
44. Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe
45. Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt
46. Mobility Center (mobile) = mblctr or, alternatively Windows key + X
47. Mouse Properties = control mouse
48. Mouse Properties = main.cpl
49. Network Connections = control netconnections
50. Network Connections = ncpa.cpl
51. Notepad = notepad
52. ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32
53. On Screen Keyboard = osk or, alternatively Windows key + U
54. Optional Features Manager = optionalfeatures
55. Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc
56. Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl
57. Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl
58. Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi
59. Printers and Faxes = control printers
60. Private Character Editor = eudcedit
61. Regional Settings = intl.cpl
62. Registry Editor = regedit.exe
63. Remote Assistance = msra
64. Remote Desktop = mstsc
65. Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc
66. Scheduled Tasks = control schedtasks
67. Security Center = wscui.cpl
68. Services = services.msc
69. Shared Folders/MMC = fsmgmt.msc
70. Shuts Down Windows = shutdown
71. Snipping Tool = snippingtool
72. Sound Recorder = soundrecorder
73. Sound Volume = sndvol
74. Sounds and Audio = mmsys.cpl
75. Spider Solitare Card Game = spider
76. SQL Client Configuration = cliconfg
77. Sticky Note = StikyNot
78. Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz
79. System Configuration Editor = sysedit
80. System Configuration Utility = msconfig
81. System File Checker Utility = sfc
82. System Information = msinfo32
83. System Properties = sysdm.cpl or, alternatively Windows key + Pause
84. Task Manager = taskmgr
85. Trusted Platform Module = TpmInit
86. User Accounts = netplwiz or, alternatively control userpasswords2
87. Utility Manager = utilman
88. Windows Activation = slui
89. Windows Backup Utility = sdclt
90. Windows Fax and Scan = wfs
91. Windows Firewall = firewall.cpl
92. Windows Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc
93. Windows Image Acquisition = wiaacmgr
94. Windows Magnifier = magnify
95. Windows Management Infrastructure = wmimgmt.msc
96. Windows Media Player = wmplayer
97. Windows Share Creation Wizard = shrpubw
98. Windows Standalong Update Manager = wusa
99. Windows System Security Tool = syskey
100. Windows Update App Manager = wuapp
101. Wordpad = write

Different shortcuts These shortcuts let you access specific features and tools in Windows 7. Simply, copy and paste them to the blank field Run.. window and that’s it!

1. Action Center = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl
2. Add Network Location = rundll32.exe shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll
3. Add/Remove Programs = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl
4. Add/Remove Programs = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0
5. Add/Remove Windows Components = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,2
6. Advanced Restore = sdclt.exe /restorewizardadmin
7. Aero (Transparency feature) Off = Rundll32.exe DwmApi #104
8. Aero (Transparency feature) On = Rundll32.exe DwmApi #102
9. Backup Location and Settings = sdclt.exe /configure
10. Content Advisor = RunDll32.exe msrating.dll,RatingSetupUI
11. Control Panel = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL
12. Date and Time = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl
13. Date and Time (Additional Clocks) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,1
14. Date and Time (Properties) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl
15. Device Manager = RunDll32.exe devmgr.dll DeviceManager_Execute
16. Device Manager = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hdwwiz.cpl
17. Display Settings = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL access.cpl,,3
18. Folder Options = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0
19. Folder Options (File Types) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_Options 2
20. Folder Options (Search) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
21. Folder Options (View) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
22. Forgotten Password Wizard = RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW
23. Hibernate = RunDll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState
24. Indexing Options = control.exe srchadmin.dll
25. Keyboard Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @1
26. Lock Screen = RunDll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
27. Manage Wireless Networks = explorer.exe shell:::{1fa9085f-25a2-489b-85d4-86326eedcd87}
28. Map Network Drive = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL Connect
29. Mouse Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @0
30. Network Connections = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl
31. Notification Cache = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 5
32. Open Control Panel (All Items) = explorer.exe shell:::{21ec2020-3aea-1069-a2dd-08002b30309d}
33. Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl
34. Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings Flicks Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,1
35. Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings Handwriting Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,2
36. People Near Me = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl
37. People Near Me (Sign Up Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl,,1
38. Personalization = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,2
39. Phone and Modem (Options) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl
40. Phone and Modem (Options Modems Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,1
41. Phone and Modems (Options Advanced Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,2
42. Power Options = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl
43. Power Options Modify Plan Settings = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl,,1
44. Regional Settings = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,3
45. Restore Files = sdclt.exe /restorewizard
46. Screen Resolution = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl
47. ScreenSaver = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,1
48. Set Program Access and Computer Defaults = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,3
49. Sound Control Playback Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl
50. Sound Control Recording Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,1
51. Sound Control Sounds Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,2
52. Stored Usernames /Passwords = RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
53. System Properties = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl
54. System Properties (Advanced Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,3
55. System Properties (Hardware Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,2
56. System Properties (Remote Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5
57. System Properties (System Protection Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4
58. System Properties (Advanced) RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4
59. System Properties (Automatic Updates) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5
60. Taskbar Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 1
61. Unplug Eject Hardware = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll
62. User Accounts = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL nusrmgr.cpl
63. Welcome Center = rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter
64. Windows (About) = RunDll32.exe SHELL32.DLL,ShellAboutW
65. Windows Firewall = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl
66. Windows Firewall = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl
67. Windows Security Center = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl
68. Wireless Network Setup = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL NetSetup.cpl,@0,WNSW
69. Wireless Networks pop-up = rundll32.exe van.dll,RunVAN

Internet Explorer Advanced Settings

1. Delete All (Deeper Cleaning Including Add-on Data Deletion) = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351
2. Delete All = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255
3. Delete Cookies = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2
4. Delete Form Data = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16
5. Delete History = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1
6. Delete Passwords = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32
7. Delete Temporary Internet Files = RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8