Run prompt can be used to run any program on computer. You can include any one path directory and hit enter. There are several programs that you might need to open quite often. Some programs can be opened by using a short command.
cmd: Opens the Command Prompt.
explorer: Opens File Explorer window.
msconfig: This lets you access System Configuration window.
regedit: Opens Registry Editor.
Apart from these, you can use Run prompt to access various management consoles. This will enable you to customize and maintain your Windows system.
devmgmt.msc: You can configure devices and hardware using this command. The console will help you disable device, update drivers and troubleshoot issues.
diskmgmt.msc: Disk management console helps you manage disk volumes, create and resize partitions.
perfmon.msc: Performance monitor is often of a great use. This enables you to monitor memory usage, hard disk and RAM usage.
services.msc: Windows system uses various services in background. This console will help you configure these system services. You can disable, start, stop and restart these services.
%AppData% will open up the Application Data directory for current account. You can access application related settings, configuration and data from this directory. The percent sign works across any other Windows environment variable to open other location on your drive.
%HomePath%: This opens home directory under C:\Users
%ProgramFiles%: This command will let you access Program Files directory.
%WinDir%: You can access C:\Windows Directory using this command.
%Temp%: This command will let you access Temporary files directory on the PC. The command is often used to clear temporary files cache. Run application on Windows desktop platform opens up whole new world of instant-access. The Run prompt can save lot of times and headache. You can instantly open number of directories and applications using Run prompt.
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