Application command name for Windows

Here is a quick reference to Application command names for Windows If you encounter any problem launching some of the program, please try the following :

Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard or click on Start > Start Search and type this command:

• 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.

• 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