Unlock your PC’s full potential with these powerful shortcuts.
Despite all the fancy menus and search bars in modern Windows, there’s one tool that’s remained lightning fast and deeply powerful for decades — the humble Run command (Win + R). Whether you’re a techie, office user, or casual explorer, learning Run commands will save you time, simplify system access, and make you feel like a power user. Here’s your 2025-ready guide to Run commands that actually matter — including new ones introduced with Windows 11 updates.

🧰 1. Essential System Access Commands Command Function msconfig Opens System Configuration – disable startup items, safe boot services.msc View/manage all system services taskmgr Instantly opens Task Manager devmgmt.msc Launch Device Manager regedit Opens Windows Registry Editor appwiz.cpl Uninstall programs window control Full Control Panel (even in Windows 11) ✅ Why use them? These are faster than using Settings menus and ideal for troubleshooting or optimization.