Keyboard Shortcuts and Run Commands => Use Them!

Description:

Please, please, please refer to this page often! Keyboard shortcuts are not only useful for getting things done faster, but often represent a sense of professionalism when working with customers. Many times when I remote in or sit in front of a computer and start running run commands or command prompt commands, the end user will compliment me saying “finally, someone who knows what they are doing!”

I would start by creating a spreadsheet of all the commands (manually type them so you can start to memorize them), and then create a most used list to reference often. Print a small page and keep in your cubicle or take it with you if you are an onsite technician => you won’t regret it!

To Resolve:

1. First, my favorite Run Commands:

   • mstsc - Used to remote to other machines inside and outside of your network. For a full list of switches, see here.

     • mstsc /f - Enters a RDP session in full screen.
     • mstsc /admin - Enters a RDP session as a console session. Note this used to be mstsc /console. See here for details.

   • compmgmt.msc => Computer Management => Used to many common tasks, works best if the computer is on a workgroup. It brings up Users and Computers (lusrmgr.msc), Device Manager (devmgmt.msc), Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc), Services (services.msc), and others. If the computer is on a domain, you will need to use the “Administrative Tools” on the DC to other tasks such as adding, deleting, or modifying users/ groups in AD (Active Directory).

   • resmon => Resource Monitor => Lets you see in real time what the status is of the CPU, Memory, Disk, and Network in more details that your common Task Manager (taskmgr).

2. Okay, now the list of Run Commands: (Keyboard Keys: Run => + command from below )

   Application Launched	Command
   Add/ Remove Programs	appwiz.cpl
   Action Center/ Security Center Alerts	wscui.cpl
   Admin Tools	control admintools
   Command Prompt	cmd
   Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
   Control Panel	control
   Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
   Firewall Properties	firewall.cpl
   Folder Properties	control folders
   Group Policy Editor	gpedit.msc
   Power Settings	powercfg.cpl
   Internet Properties	inetcpl.cpl
   Local Security Settings	secpol.msc
   Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
   Microsoft Management Console	mmc
   Network Connections	ncpa.cpl
   Disk Cleanup	cleanmgr.exe
   Paint	mspaint
   Power Options	powercfg.cpl
   Notepad	notepad
   Registry Editor	regedit
   Remote Desktop Connection	mstsc
   Scheduled Tasks	control schedtasks
   System Configuration Monitor	msconfig
   System Info	dxdiag
   System Info (my preference)	msinfo32
   System Properties	sysdm.cpl
   Resultant Set Of Policies	rsop.msc
   Devices and Printers	control printers
   Folder Properties	control folders
   Windows Updates	control update, wuapp (w7)
   AD Domains and Trusts	domain.msc
   Active Directory Management	admgmt.msc
   AD Sites and Services	dssite.msc
   AD Users and Computers	dsa.msc
   ADSI Edit	adsiedit.msc
   Authorization manager	azman.msc
   Certification Authority Management	certsrv.msc
   Certificate Templates	certtmpl.msc
   Cluster Administrator	cluadmin.exe
   Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
   Component Services	comexp.msc
   Configure Your Server	cys.exe
   Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
   DHCP Management	dhcpmgmt.msc
   Disk Defragmenter	dfrg.msc
   Disk Manager	diskmgmt.msc
   Distributed File System	dfsgui.msc
   DNS Management	dnsmgmt.msc
   Event Viewer	eventvwr.msc
   Indexing Service Management	ciadv.msc
   IP Address Manager	ipaddrmgmt.msc
   Licensing Manager	llsmgr.exe
   Local Certificates Management	certmgr.msc
   Local Group Policy Editor	gpedit.msc
   Local Security Settings Manager	secpol.msc
   Local Users and Groups Manager	lusrmgr.msc
   Network Load balancing	nlbmgr.exe
   Performance Monitor	perfmon.msc
   PKI Viewer	pkiview.msc
   Public Key Management	pkmgmt.msc
   Quality of Service Control Management	acssnap.msc
   Remote Desktop	tsmmc.msc
   Remote Storage Administration	rsadmin.msc
   Removable Storage	ntmsmgr.msc
   Removable Storage Operator Requests	ntmsoprq.msc
   Routing and Remote Access Manager	rrasmgmt.msc
   Resultant Set of Policy	rsop.msc
   Schema management	schmmgmt.msc
   Services Management	services.msc
   Shared Folders	fsmgmt.msc
   SID Security Migration	sidwalk.msc
   Telephony Management	tapimgmt.msc
   Terminal Server Configuration	tscc.msc
   Terminal Server Licensing	licmgr.exe
   Terminal Server Manager	tsadmin.exe
   Terminal Services RDP	mstsc
   Terminal Services RDP to Console	mstsc /v:[server] /console
   UDDI Services Managment	uddi.msc
   Windows Management Instumentation	wmimgmt.msc
   WINS Server Manager	winsmgmt.msc

3. With the new Settings app, there is even more:

   Setting Name	Run Command
   Settings home page	ms-settings:
   Display	ms-settings:display
   Night light	ms-settings:nightlight
   Notifications & actions	ms-settings:notifications
   Power & sleep	ms-settings:powersleep
   Battery	ms-settings:batterysaver
   Battery usage by app	ms-settings:batterysaver-usagedetails
   Battery Saver settings	ms-settings:batterysaver-settings
   Storage	ms-settings:storagesense
   Save locations	ms-settings:savelocations
   Change how we free up space	ms-settings:storagepolicies
   Tablet mode	ms-settings:tabletmode
   Multitasking	ms-settings:multitasking
   Projecting to this PC	ms-settings:project
   Remote Desktop	ms-settings:remotedesktop
   Shared experiences	ms-settings:crossdevice
   About	ms-settings:about
   Bluetooth & other devices	ms-settings:bluetooth
   Connected devices	ms-settings:connecteddevices
   Printers & scanners	ms-settings:printers
   Mouse	ms-settings:mousetouchpad
   Touchpad	ms-settings:devices-touchpad
   Typing	ms-settings:typing
   Pen & Windows Ink	ms-settings:pen
   AutoPlay	ms-settings:autoplay
   USB	ms-settings:usb
   Phone	ms-settings:mobile-devices
   Add a phone	ms-settings:mobile-devices-addphone
   Status	ms-settings:network-status
   Cellular & SIM	ms-settings:network-cellular
   Wi-Fi	ms-settings:network-wifi
   Wi-Fi Calling	ms-settings:network-wificalling
   Manage known networks	ms-settings:network-wifisettings
   Ethernet	ms-settings:network-ethernet
   Dial-up	ms-settings:network-dialup
   VPN	ms-settings:network-vpn
   Airplane mode	ms-settings:network-airplanemode
   Mobile hotspot	ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot
   Data usage	ms-settings:datausage
   Proxy	ms-settings:network-proxy
   Background	ms-settings:personalization-background
   Colors	ms-settings:colors
   Lock screen	ms-settings:lockscreen
   Themes	ms-settings:themes
   Start	ms-settings:personalization-start
   Taskbar	ms-settings:taskbar
   Apps & features	ms-settings:appsfeatures
   Manage optional features	ms-settings:optionalfeatures
   Default apps	ms-settings:defaultapps
   Offline maps	ms-settings:maps
   Apps for websites	ms-settings:appsforwebsites
   Video playback	ms-settings:videoplayback
   Your info	ms-settings:yourinfo
   Email & app accounts	ms-settings:emailandaccounts
   Sign-in options	ms-settings:signinoptions
   Access work or school	ms-settings:workplace
   Family & other people	ms-settings:otherusers
   Sync your settings	ms-settings:sync
   Date & time	ms-settings:dateandtime
   Region & language	ms-settings:regionlanguage
   Speech	ms-settings:speech
   Game bar	ms-settings:gaming-gamebar
   Game DVR	ms-settings:gaming-gamedvr
   Broadcasting	ms-settings:gaming-broadcasting
   Game Mode	ms-settings:gaming-gamemode
   TruePlay	ms-settings:gaming-trueplay
   Xbox Networking	ms-settings:gaming-xboxnetworking
   Narrator	ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator
   Magnifier	ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier
   High contrast	ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast
   Closed captions	ms-settings:easeofaccess-closedcaptioning
   Keyboard	ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard
   Mouse	ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse
   Other options	ms-settings:easeofaccess-otheroptions
   Talk to Cortana	ms-settings:cortana
   Permissions & History	ms-settings:cortana-permissions
   Notifications	ms-settings:cortana-notifications
   More details	ms-settings:cortana-moredetails
   Cortana Language	ms-settings:cortana-language
   General	ms-settings:privacy
   Location	ms-settings:privacy-location
   Camera	ms-settings:privacy-webcam
   Microphone	ms-settings:privacy-microphone
   Motion	ms-settings:privacy-motion
   Notifications	ms-settings:privacy-notifications
   Speech, inking, & typing	ms-settings:privacy-speechtyping
   Account info	ms-settings:privacy-accountinfo
   Contacts	ms-settings:privacy-contacts
   Calendar	ms-settings:privacy-calendar
   Call history	ms-settings:privacy-callhistory
   Email	ms-settings:privacy-email
   Tasks	ms-settings:privacy-tasks
   Messaging	ms-settings:privacy-messaging
   Radios	ms-settings:privacy-radios
   Other devices	ms-settings:privacy-customdevices
   Feedback & diagnostics	ms-settings:privacy-feedback
   Background apps	ms-settings:privacy-backgroundapps
   App diagnostics	ms-settings:privacy-appdiagnostics
   Automatic file downloads	ms-settings:privacy-automaticfiledownloads
   Windows Update	ms-settings:windowsupdate
   Check for updates	ms-settings:windowsupdate-action
   Update history	ms-settings:windowsupdate-history
   Restart options	ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions
   Advanced options	ms-settings:windowsupdate-options
   Delivery Optimization	ms-settings:delivery-optimization
   Windows Defender	ms-settings:windowsdefender
   Backup	ms-settings:backup
   Troubleshoot	ms-settings:troubleshoot
   Recovery	ms-settings:recovery
   Activation	ms-settings:activation
   Find My Device	ms-settings:findmydevice
   For developers	ms-settings:developers
   Windows Hello	ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfaceenrollment
   Windows Insider Program	ms-settings:windowsinsider
   Mixed reality	ms-settings:holographic
   Audio and speech	ms-settings:holographic-audio
   Accounts	ms-settings:surfacehub-accounts
   Team Conferencing	ms-settings:surfacehub-calling
   Team device management	ms-settings:surfacehub-devicemanagement
   Session cleanup	ms-settings:surfacehub-sessioncleanup
   Welcome screen	ms-settings:surfacehub-welcome

4. Common Windows Keyboard Shortcuts:

   Shortcut To	Keyboard Combo
   Run	Win + R
   Task Manager	Ctrl + Shift + Esc
   Browse Through Open Windows	Alt + Tab
   Closes Selected Window	Alt + F4
   Deletes Item without Recycle Bin	Shift + Delete
   Finds any File or Folder	Win + F
   Locks The Computer	Win + L
   Maximizes All Minimized Windows	Win + Shift + M
   Maximizes Selected Window	Alt + Space + X
   Minimizes Selected Window	Alt + Space + N
   Minimizes/ Maximizes All Windows	Win + D / Win + D (do it twice)
   Move Through the Tabs In Dialog Box	Ctrl + Tab
   My Computer	Win + E
   Properties of Highlighted Item	Alt + Enter
   System Properties	Win + Pause/ Break

5. Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts:

   Shortcut To	Keyboard Combo
   Open or close Start.	Windows logo key
   Open Action center.	Windows logo key+A
   Set focus in the notification area.	Windows logo key+B
   Open the charms menu.	Windows logo key+Shift + C
   Display and hide the desktop.	Windows logo key+D
   Display and hide the date and time on the desktop.	Windows logo key+Alt + D
   Open File Explorer.	Windows logo key+E
   Open Feedback Hub and take a screenshot.	Windows logo key+F
   Open Game bar when a game is open.	Windows logo key+G
   Start dictation.	Windows logo key+H
   Open Settings.	Windows logo key+I
   Set focus to a Windows tip when one is available.	Windows logo key+J
   Open the Connect quick action.	Windows logo key+K
   Lock your PC or switch accounts.	Windows logo key+L
   Minimize all windows.	Windows logo key+M
   Lock device orientation.	Windows logo key+O
   Choose a presentation display mode.	Windows logo key+P
   Open Quick Assist.	Windows logo key + Ctrl + Q
   Open the Run dialog box.	Windows logo key+R
   Open search.	Windows logo key+S
   Take a screenshot of part of your screen.	Windows logo key+Shift + S
   Cycle through apps on the taskbar.	Windows logo key+T
   Open Ease of Access Center.	Windows logo key+U
   Cycle through notifications.	Windows logo key+Shift + V
   Open the Quick Link menu.	Windows logo key+X
   Switch input between Windows Mixed Reality and your desktop.	Windows logo key + Y
   Show the commands available in an app in full-screen mode.	Windows logo key+Z
   Open emoji panel.	Windows logo key + period (.) or semicolon (;)
   Temporarily peek at the desktop.	Windows logo key+comma
   Display the System Properties dialog box.	Windows logo key+Pause
   Search for PCs (if you’re on a network).	Windows logo key+Ctrl + F
   Restore minimized windows on the desktop.	Windows logo key+Shift + M
   Open the desktop and start the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the app is already running, switch to that app.	Windows logo key+number
   Open the desktop and start a new instance of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Windows logo key+Shift + number
   Open the desktop and switch to the last active window of the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Windows logo key+Ctrl + number
   Open the desktop and open the Jump List for the app pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.	Windows logo key+Alt + number
   Open the desktop and open a new instance of the app located at the given position on the taskbar as an administrator.	Windows logo key+Ctrl + Shift + number
   Open Task view.	Windows logo key+Tab
   Maximize the window.	Windows logo key+Up arrow
   Remove current app from screen or minimize the desktop window.	Windows logo key+Down arrow
   Maximize the app or desktop window to the left side of the screen.	Windows logo key+Left arrow
   Maximize the app or desktop window to the right side of the screen.	Windows logo key+Right arrow
   Minimize all except the active desktop window (restores all windows on second stroke).	Windows logo key+Home
   Stretch the desktop window to the top and bottom of the screen.	Windows logo key+Shift + Up arrow
   Restore/minimize active desktop windows vertically, maintaining width.	Windows logo key+Shift + Down arrow
   Move an app or window in the desktop from one monitor to another.	Windows logo key+Shift + Left arrow or Right arrow
   Switch input language and keyboard layout.	Windows logo key + Spacebar
   Change to a previously selected input.	Windows logo key + Ctrl + Spacebar
   Turn on Narrator.	Windows logo key+Ctrl + Enter
   Open Magnifier.	Windows logo key + Plus (+)
   Begin IME reconversion.	Windows logo key+forward slash (/)
   Open shoulder taps.	Windows logo key + Ctrl + V
   Wake PC from blank or black screen	Windows logo key + Ctrl + Shift + B

6. Chrome

   Shortcut To	Keyboard Combo
   This will pin a tab so that it is always open, even if you close other windows	Right Click Tab – Pin Tab
   Reloads a page and force reloads a page respectively	Ctrl+R/ Ctrl+Shift+R
   Navigate back and forwards between tabs	Alt+Left/Alt+Right
   Jump to top or bottom of a page	Home/End
   Everyones favorite, Find	Ctrl+F
   Opens a new tab or page	Ctrl+T/ Ctrl+N
   Opens a new tab with a web address instead of overriding the current tab	Enter web address + (Alt+Enter)
   Close a tab or a window of tabs	Ctrl+F4/Ctrl+Shift+F4
   New private mode window	Ctrl+Shift+N
   Re-open a previously closed tab	Ctrl+Shift+T
   Jumps straight to the address bar	Ctrl+L
   Opens in a new tab	Ctrl+Shift+Click on a hyperlink
   Jumps straight to that tab	Ctrl+Tab Number (left to right)
   Allows you to browse as a guest	Ctrl+Shift+M
   Allows you to toggle bookmarks on/off	Ctrl+Shift+B
   Opens a webpage as source	Ctrl+U
   Allows you to scroll down on a page	Spacebar

Reference:

“The Always Up-to-Date Power User’s Guide to Chrome”