Windows 7 Commands Guide

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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.
Right-click any empty space on your desktop.
Click New.
Click Shortcut.

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.

So, right after clicking the shortcut link a new window will appear. In the blank field, write: shell:(your Command).

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

List
shell:AddNewProgramsFolder
shell:Administrative Tools (hidden folder)
shell:AppData (hidden to users)
shell:AppUpdatesFolder (installed updates)
shell:Cache (hidden folder) (Temporary Internet Files)
shell:CD Burning (hidden folder)
shell:ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder
shell:Common Administrative Tools (hidden folder)
shell:Common AppData (hidden folder)
shell:Common Desktop
shell:Common Documents
shell:Common Programs (hidden folder)
shell:Common Start Menu (hidden folder)
shell:Common Startup (hidden folder)
shell:Common Templates (hidden folder)
shell:CommonDownloads
shell:CommonMusic
shell:CommonPictures
shell:CommonRingtones (hidden folder)
shell:CommonVideo
shell:ConflictFolder
shell:ConnectionsFolder
shell:Contacts
shell:ControlPanelFolder
shell:Cookies
shell:Cookies\Low (hidden folder)
shell:CredentialManager (hidden folder)
shell:CryptoKeys (hidden folder)
shell:CSCFolder
shell:Default Gadgets
shell:Desktop
shell:Device Metadata Store (hidden folder)
shell:DocumentsLibrary
shell:Downloads
shell:DpapiKeys (hidden folder)
shell:Favorites
shell:Fonts
shell:Gadgets (hidden folder)
shell:Games
shell:GameTasks (hidden folder)
shell:History (hidden folder)
shell:ImplicitAppShortcuts
shell:InternetFolder (Internet Explorer)
shell:Libraries
shell:Links
shell:Local AppData (hidden folder)
shell:LocalAppDataLow (hidden folder)
shell:LocalizedResourcesDir
shell:MAPIFolder
shell:MusicLibrary
shell:My Music
shell:My Pictures
shell:My Video
shell:MyComputerFolder
shell:NetHood (hidden folder)
shell:NetworkPlacesFolder
shell:OEM Links
shell:Original Images
shell:OtherUsersFolder
shell:Personal
shell:PhotoAlbums
shell:PicturesLibrary
shell:Playlists
shell:PrintersFolder
shell:PrintHood (hidden folder)
shell:Profile
shell:ProgramFiles
shell:ProgramFilesCommon
shell:ProgramFilesCommonX86
shell:ProgramFilesX86
shell:Programs
shell:Public
shell:PublicGameTasks (hidden folder)
shell:PublicSuggestedLocations
shell:Quick Launch (hidden folder)
shell:Recent (hidden folder)
shell:RecycleBinFolder
shell:ResourceDir
shell:Ringtones (hidden folder)
shell:SampleMusic
shell:SamplePictures
shell:SamplePlaylists
shell:SampleVideos
shell:SavedGames
shell:Searches
shell:SearchHomeFolder
shell:SendTo (hidden folder)
shell:Start Menu (hidden folder)
shell:Startup
shell:SyncCenterFolder
shell:SyncResultsFolder
shell:SyncSetupFolder
shell:System
shell:SystemCertificates (hidden folder)
shell:SystemX86
shell:Templates
shell:TreePropertiesFolder
shell:User Pinned
shell:UserProfiles
shell:UsersFilesFolder
shell:UsersLibrariesFolder
shell:VideosLibrary
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
Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard.
Type the command in the blank field.
Click OK.

List
Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools = control admintools
Authorization Manager= azman.msc
Calculator = calc
Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc
Character Map = charmap
Check Disk Utility = chkdsk
Command Prompt = cmd.exe
Component Services = dcomcnfg
Computer Management = compmgmt.msc
Control Panel = control
Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl
Defragment User Interface = dfrgui
Device Manager = devmgmt.msc
Direct X Troubleshooter = dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr
Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc
Disk Parmelonion Manager = diskpart
Display Properties = control desktop or, alternatively desk.cpl
Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal
Downloads = Downloads
DPI Scaling = dpiscaling
Driver Package Installer = dpinst
Driver Verifier Utility = verifier or, alternatively reset
DVD Player = dvdplay
Encryption File System = rekeywiz
Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc
Fax Cover Sheet Editor = fxscover
File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif
Folders Properties = control folders
Fonts = control fonts
Free Cell Card Game = freecell
Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc
Iexpress Wizard = iexpress
Internet Explorer = iexplore
Internet Properties = inetcpl.cpl
IP Configuration = ipconfig.exe
iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl
Keyboard Properties = control keyboard
Libraries = explorer or, alternatively Windows key + E
Local Security Settings = secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows = logoff
Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe
Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt
Mobility Center (mobile) = mblctr or, alternatively Windows key + X
Mouse Properties = control mouse
Mouse Properties = main.cpl
Network Connections = control netconnections
Network Connections = ncpa.cpl
Notepad = notepad
ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32
On Screen Keyboard = osk or, alternatively Windows key + U
Optional Features Manager = optionalfeatures
Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc
Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl
Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl
Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi
Printers and Faxes = control printers
Private Character Editor = eudcedit
Regional Settings = intl.cpl
Registry Editor = regedit.exe
Remote Assistance = msra
Remote Desktop = mstsc
Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc
Scheduled Tasks = control schedtasks
Security Center = wscui.cpl
Services = services.msc
Shared Folders/MMC = fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows = shutdown
Snipping Tool = snippingtool
Sound Recorder = soundrecorder
Sound Volume = sndvol
Sounds and Audio = mmsys.cpl
Spider Solitare Card Game = spider
SQL Client Configuration = cliconfg
Sticky Note = StikyNot
Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz
System Configuration Editor = sysedit
System Configuration Utility = msconfig
System File Checker Utility = sfc
System Information = msinfo32
System Properties = sysdm.cpl or, alternatively Windows key + Pause
Task Manager = taskmgr
Trusted Platform Module = TpmInit
User Accounts = netplwiz or, alternatively control userpasswords2
Utility Manager = utilman
Windows Activation = slui
Windows Backup Utility = sdclt
Windows Fax and Scan = wfs
Windows Firewall = firewall.cpl
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc
Windows Image Acquisition = wiaacmgr
Windows Magnifier = magnify
Windows Management Infrastructure = wmimgmt.msc
Windows Media Player = wmplayer
Windows Share Creation Wizard = shrpubw
Windows Standalong Update Manager = wusa
Windows System Security Tool = syskey
Windows Update App Manager = wuapp
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!
Action Center = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl
Add Network Location = rundll32.exe shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll
Add/Remove Programs = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0
Add/Remove Windows Components = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,2
Advanced Restore = sdclt.exe /restorewizardadmin
Aero (Transparency feature) Off = Rundll32.exe DwmApi #104
Aero (Transparency feature) On = Rundll32.exe DwmApi #102
Backup Location and Settings = sdclt.exe /configure
Content Advisor = RunDll32.exe msrating.dll,RatingSetupUI
Control Panel = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL
Date and Time = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl
Date and Time (Additional Clocks) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,1
Date and Time (Properties) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl
Device Manager = RunDll32.exe devmgr.dll DeviceManager_Execute
Device Manager = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hdwwiz.cpl
Display Settings = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL access.cpl,,3
Folder Options = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0
Folder Options (File Types) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_Options 2
Folder Options (Search) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
Folder Options (View) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
Forgotten Password Wizard = RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW
Hibernate = RunDll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState
Indexing Options = control.exe srchadmin.dll
Keyboard Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @1
Lock Screen = RunDll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation
Manage Wireless Networks = explorer.exe shell:::{1fa9085f-25a2-489b-85d4-86326eedcd87}
Map Network Drive = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL Connect
Mouse Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @0
Network Connections = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl
Notification Cache = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 5
Open Control Panel (All Items) = explorer.exe shell:::{21ec2020-3aea-1069-a2dd-08002b30309d}
Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl
Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings Flicks Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,1
Pen and Touch Tablet PC (Settings Handwriting Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,2
People Near Me = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl
People Near Me (Sign Up Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl,,1
Personalization = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,2
Phone and Modem (Options) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl
Phone and Modem (Options Modems Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,1
Phone and Modems (Options Advanced Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,2
Power Options = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl
Power Options Modify Plan Settings = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl,,1
Regional Settings = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,3
Restore Files = sdclt.exe /restorewizard
Screen Resolution = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl
ScreenSaver = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,1
Set Program Access and Computer Defaults = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,3
Sound Control Playback Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl
Sound Control Recording Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,1
Sound Control Sounds Tab = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,2
Stored Usernames /Passwords = RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr
System Properties = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl
System Properties (Advanced Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,3
System Properties (Hardware Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,2
System Properties (Remote Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5
System Properties (System Protection Tab) = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4
System Properties (Advanced) RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4
System Properties (Automatic Updates) = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5
Taskbar Properties = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 1
Unplug Eject Hardware = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll
User Accounts = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL nusrmgr.cpl
Welcome Center = rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter
Windows (About) = RunDll32.exe SHELL32.DLL,ShellAboutW
Windows Firewall = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl
Windows Firewall = rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl
Windows Security Center = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl
Wireless Network Setup = RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL NetSetup.cpl,@0,WNSW
Wireless Networks pop-up = rundll32.exe van.dll,RunVAN

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