The Run command became accessible through the Start menu starting with Windows 95. It also became accessible with the shortcut key. (Windows key + R). The Run command is present in Windows Vista, but it no longer appears directly on the Start menu by default in Windows7. Rather it has been replaced in favor of the search box and a shortcut to the Run command in the Accessories sub-menu. While many of the changes in Windows7 have been accepted there are changes that make users prefer that some of the changes did not transpire. One of those changes is the disappearance of the run command. However, there is a quick way to bring it back to the start menu. Here is the sequence of commands that will allow you to bring it back on.
[1] Go to the Start menu, and right click and select properties.
Task Bar And Menu
[2]
Customize Start Menu
[3] Scroll down and Select Run
Run Command
[4]
Launch the Run Command
Here are some common commands that can be used with the run diaglog box.
- APPWIZ.CPL – Opens Add or Remove Programs utility
- COMPMGMT.MSC – Opens the Computer Management tool
- CHARMAP – Opens the Character Map
- TASKMGR – Opens the Windows Task Manager
- CMD – Opens a Command Prompt window
- MMC – Open the Microsoft Management Console
For a list of 112 run commands go here.
