Paste These Windows 11 Settings Run Commands: The Ultimate Guide To Energize Your Quick System Access

In the ever-evolving world of Windows, Microsoft has continued to refine user experience with Windows 11. One of the most powerful yet underutilized features is the Run command, which allows users to quickly access various system settings and applications. Today, we’re diving deep into the world of Windows 11 Settings Run Commands, providing you with an extensive list that will supercharge your productivity and system management skills.

What are Windows 11 Settings Run commands?

windows 11 run commands — Run dialog box in Windows 11

Run commands are short text strings that, when entered into the Run dialog box (accessible by pressing Windows + R), allow users to quickly open specific settings, applications, or system tools. These Run commands bypass the need to navigate through multiple menus, saving time and streamlining your workflow.

Windows 11 Settings – System

windows 11 settings run commands — **ms-settings:** Run command

Action	Run Command
Open Settings app home page	ms-settings:
Adjust Display settings	dpiscaling or ms-settings:display
Open Sound settings	ms-settings:sound
Manage Sound Devices(Input/Output Devices)	ms-settings:sound-devices
Open Sound Mixer settings	ms-settings:apps-volume
Open Sound Mixer dialog box	sndvol
Adjust Sound Mixer settings	ms-settings:apps-volume
Configure Notifications settings	ms-settings:notifications
Configure Focus assist settings	ms-settings:quiethours
Change Power & Battery settings	ms-settings:batterysaver-settings or ms-settings:powersleep
Open Storage Settings	ms-settings:storagesense
Configure Storage Sense	ms-settings:storagepolicies
Open Nearby Sharing options	ms-settings:crossdevice
Configure Multitasking	ms-settings:multitasking
Open Windows Activation settings	ms-settings:activation
Open Windows Troubleshoot Settings	control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting or ms-settings:troubleshoot
Open Recovery options – Reset/Go Back/Advanced startup	ms-settings:recovery
Projecting to this PC	ms-settings:project
Open Remote Desktop settings	ms-settings:remotedesktop
Open Clipboard settings	ms-settings:clipboard
Open About settings page (Device and Windows specification, Related settings)	ms-settings:about
Adjust Graphics preference settings	ms-settings:display-advancedgraphics
Change the Night light settings	ms-settings:nightlight
Change where new content is saved	ms-settings:savelocations

Windows 11 Settings – Bluetooth & device

Action	Run Command
Open Devices settings	ms-settings:connecteddevices or ms-settings:bluetooth
Open Printers & Scanner settings	ms-settings:printers
Configure Touchpad settings	ms-settings:devices-touchpad
Access AutoPlay settings for media and devices	ms-settings:autoplay
Open Cameras Settings	ms-settings:camera
Open Pen and Windows Ink settings	ms-settings:pen
Open Your Phone settings	ms-settings:mobile-devices
Open USB settings	ms-settings:usb
Open Mouse settings	ms-settings:mousetouchpad
Open AutoPlay settings	ms-settings:autoplay

Windows 11 Settings – Network & Internet

Action	Run Command
Open Network & Internet settings panel	ms-settings:network
Connect and manage WiFi settings	ms-settings:network-wifi
Manage known Wi-Fi networks	ms-settings:network-wifisettings
Manage Ethernet Network settings	ms-settings:network-ethernet
Add, connect, and Manage VPN	ms-settings:network-vpn
Open Mobile Hotspot settings	ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot
Set up a dial-up internet connection	ms-settings:network-dialucp
Configure Proxy server (Ethernet and WiFi)	ms-settings:network-proxy
View Network Status	ms-settings:network-status
Open Airplane mode (Wireless/Bluetooth) settings	ms-settings:network-airplanemode or ms-settings:proximity
View data usage	ms-settings:datausage

Windows 11 Settings – Personalization

Action	Run command
Open all Personalization settings	ms-settings:personalization
Customize Background settings	ms-settings:personalization-background
Customize Color settings	ms-settings:personalization-colors or ms-settings:colors
Customize Start Menu	ms-settings:personalization-start
Choose which folders appear on Start next to the Power button	ms-settings:personalization-start-places
Customize Lock Screen	ms-settings:lockscreen
Add or Change Fonts	ms-settings:fonts
Configure Taskbar settings	ms-settings:taskbar
Change Themes	ms-settings:themes
Open Device Usage settings	ms-settings:deviceusage

Windows 11 Settings – Apps

Action	Run Command
Open Apps & features settings	ms-settings:appsfeatures
Set Default apps	ms-settings:defaultapps
Open Offline maps settings	ms-settings:maps
Configure optional features	Configure Optional features
Open Apps for websites settings page	ms-settings:appsforwebsites
Download offline maps	ms-settings:maps-downloadmaps
Configure optional features	Configure Optional features
Open video playback settings	ms-settings:videoplayback
Configure Startup apps	ms-settings:startupapps

Windows 11 Settings – Accounts

Action	Run Command
View all Accounts settings	ms-settings:accounts
View Your Accounts Info	ms-settings:yourinfo
Access Email & app accounts settings	ms-settings:emailandaccounts
Open Family & other users account settings	ms-settings:family-group or ms-settings:otherusers
Set up a kiosk	ms-settings:assignedaccess
Open Windows Sign-in Options	ms-settings:signinoptions
Access Work or School accounts	ms-settings:workplace
Open Windows backup (Sync) settings	ms-settings:sync or ms-settings:backup
Open Dynamic lock settings	ms-settings:signinoptions-dynamiclock
Open Windows Hello setup	ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfaceenrollment
Open Windows Hello Fingerprint setup	ms-settings:signinoptions-launchfingerprintenrollment
Open Windows Hello Security Key setup	ms-settings:signinoptions-launchsecuritykeyenrollment

Windows 11 Settings – Time & language

Action	Run Command
Access Date & Time settings	ms-settings:dateandtime
Configure Language and Region settings	ms-settings:regionformatting
Open Typing and keyboard settings	ms-settings:typing
Open Speech settings (Speech language, Microphone, Voices)	ms-settings:speech

Windows 11 Settings – Accessibility

Action	Run Command
Adjust Text size for Windows and apps	ms-settings:easeofaccess-display
Change Text Cursor settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-cursor
Open Visual Effects settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-visualeffects
Open Mouse Pointer and Touch settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-mousepointer
Open Magnifier settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier
Open Color Filters settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-colorfilter
Change Contrast settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast
Open Narrator settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator
Start Narrator after/before sign-in	ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator-isautostartenabled
Open Accessibility Audio settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-audio
Access Closed Captioning options	ms-settings:easeofaccess-closedcaptioning
Open Keyboard settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard
Open Mouse settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse
Change Speech recognition settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-speechrecognition
Open Eye Control settings	ms-settings:easeofaccess-eyecontrol

Windows 11 Settings – Privacy & security

Action	Run Command
Open Privacy settings page	ms-settings:privacy
View protection area under Windows Security	ms-settings:windowsdefender
Mange Activity history across devices and accounts	ms-settings:privacy-activityhistory
Access Find My Device options	ms-settings:findmydevice
Open developers options	ms-settings:developers
Access General Windows permissions	ms-settings:privacy-general
Open Online Speech recognition settings	ms-settings:privacy-speech
Access Feedback & diagnostics settings	ms-settings:privacy-feedback
Open Inking & Typing personalization settings	ms-settings:privacy-speechtyping
Open Search Permissions settings	ms-settings:search-permissions
Open Windows Searching settings	ms-settings:cortana-windowssearch
Open Automatic online file downloads permissions setting	ms-settings:privacy-automaticfiledownloads
Open File System access settings	ms-settings:privacy-broadfilesystemaccess
Open Calendar access settings	ms-settings:privacy-calendar
Open Phone Call access settings	ms-settings:privacy-phonecalls
Open Call history access settings	ms-settings:privacy-callhistory
Open Contacts access settings	ms-settings:privacy-contacts
Open Unpaired devices access settings	ms-settings:privacy-customdevices
Open Documents Library access settings	ms-settings:privacy-documents
Open Email access settings	ms-settings:privacy-email
Open App Diagnostics access settings	ms-settings:privacy-appdiagnostics
Open Location access settings	ms-settings:privacy-location
Open Messaging access settings	ms-settings:privacy-messaging
Open Microphone access settings	ms-settings:privacy-microphone
Open Notifications access settings	ms-settings:privacy-notifications
Configure Account info access for apps	ms-settings:privacy-accountinfo
Open Pictures library access settings	ms-settings:privacy-pictures
Open Radio control access settings	ms-settings:privacy-radios
Open tasks access settings	ms-settings:privacy-tasks
Open Videos library access settings	ms-settings:privacy-videos
Open Voice Activation access settings	ms-settings:privacy-voiceactivation
Open Camera Access settings	ms-settings:privacy-webcam
Open Music Library access settings	ms-settings:privacy-musiclibrary

Windows 11 Settings – Windows Update

Action	Run Command
Open Windows Update settings	ms-settings:windowsupdate or control update
Check for updates on the Windows Update page	ms-settings:windowsupdate-action
Access Windows Update Advanced options	ms-settings:windowsupdate-options
View Windows Update History	ms-settings:windowsupdate-history
View Optional updates	ms-settings:windowsupdate-optionalupdates
Schedule the restart	ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions
Open Delivery Optimization settings	ms-settings:delivery-optimization
Join the Windows Insider Program	ms-settings:windowsinsider

Other Settings Run Commands

Action	Run Command
Alternative way to access Windows Update	Control update
Accessibility settings	utilman
Set Defaults for application	computerdefaults
To update Group Policy Settings	gpupdate
To Switch Projector display	displayswitch
Open Gaming mode settings	ms-settings:gaming-gamemode
Access Presentation Settings	presentationsettings
Control Windows Script Host Settings	wscript
Connect to a wireless display	ms-settings-connectabledevices:devicediscovery

Windows 11 offers a vast array of Run commands that provide quick access to various system settings and features. These commands serve as powerful shortcuts, allowing users to bypass multiple menu navigations and streamline their workflow. From system settings and personalization options to privacy controls and accessibility features, the extensive list of Run commands covers nearly every aspect of Windows 11 configuration.

Whether you’re a casual user looking to quickly adjust display settings or an IT professional needing to troubleshoot system issues, these commands offer a faster and more direct route to the desired settings. Remember, accessing these commands is as simple as pressing Windows + R and entering the appropriate command string. With practice, these shortcuts will become second nature, empowering you to navigate Windows 11 with unprecedented speed and precision.

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Dave W. Shanahan

I’m Dave W. Shanahan, a Microsoft enthusiast with a passion for Windows, Xbox, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure, and more. I started MSFTNewsNow.com to keep the world updated on Microsoft news. Based in Massachusetts, you can email me at davewshanahan@gmail.com.

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