10 Windows 10 Run Commands You Should Know
Have you ever wanted to run one command from the Windows 10 Command Prompt that would print a list of all the shortcuts you have in your Startup folder? Well, if so, you’re in luck because we are going to share with you ten Windows 10 run commands that will help you do just that and more! Let’s dive right in!
File search
If you’re like most people, you probably use File Explorer to search for files on your computer. But did you know that there’s a faster way to search for files? With the Run command, you can search for files by name, type, size, and more.
To open the Run command, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard. Then enter the file followed by the search criteria in the space provided. For example, if you want to find all of your .mp3 files, type file *.mp3. When you press Enter, all of your .mp3 files will be displayed in alphabetical order. Once you’ve found the file you’re looking for, double-click it to open it up.
Task manager
The task manager is a system monitor program used to provide information about the processes and programs running on a computer. It can also be used to terminate processes and programs, as well as change their priority. To open the task manager, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and then click the Task Manager button. In the Processes tab, you can see all of your active processes (programs) and what percentage of CPU power they are using. In the Performance tab, you can see how much RAM is being used by each process or by your entire system (the default).
Command prompt
The command prompt is a text-based interface that allows you to enter commands into a command line interpreter for execution. In Windows 10, the command prompt has been updated with new features and capabilities. Here are 10 commands you should know.
chkdsk checks disk drives for errors and fixes them if necessary. cls clears the screen of all content from before; this can be useful when switching between consoles or applications. ipconfig shows your computer’s network connection settings.
Snipping tool
The Snipping Tool is a handy little utility that has been included in Windows for years. It allows you to take screenshots of any open window or any portion of your screen. You can even annotate the screenshot before saving it. There are many options available with this tool and they’re all easily accessible via an intuitive interface. To use the snipping tool, simply type snip into the search bar on the taskbar and select from among your various options. If you’d like to create a rectangular selection, click and drag across the area you want to capture, then release the mouse button. With a circular selection, hold down CTRL while dragging across the area desired.
Device manager
The Device Manager is a tool that allows you to view and manage the hardware that’s installed on your computer. To open the Device Manager, press the Windows key + R, type devmgmt.msc into the Run dialog, and press Enter. From there, click the arrow next to Display adapters and then right-click your graphics card. Choose Uninstall from the menu that pops up. Windows will automatically detect that it can’t uninstall the driver because it’s in use. That means you’ll need to close any programs using your GPU before continuing with this process.
Once all programs are closed, choose Yes when prompted by Windows to continue uninstalling the driver for this device. After rebooting your system, it should now be possible to reinstall or update drivers for your graphics card as needed without any errors.
Action center
The Action Center is a great way to stay on top of your notifications in Windows 10. To open it, just click the notification icon in the taskbar. From there, you can see all your notifications, including missed ones, and quickly clear them all with a click. Plus, you can access the Action Center from anywhere by pressing the Windows key + A on your keyboard. One of the most important functions of the Action Center is Quick Actions. They give you quick access to common tasks like turning Wi-Fi on or off, adjusting volume, or getting directions home.
