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.
Dave W. Shanahan 7 minutes read
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?
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
| 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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