You can directly open 'Run' by pressing Windows+R keys at a time and type the following to commands open corresponding programs:
cmd -
To run MS - DOS (.com, .pif)
calc -
To run calculator (.exe)
control -
To open Control Panel (.exe)
defrag -
To defrag the hard disk drives (.exe)
dialer -
For dialing seups (.exe)
dosprompt -
To get a minimized DOS window (.pif)
explorer -
To open Windows Explorer (.exe., .scf)
ftp -
For File Transfer Protocol if internet is connected (.exe)
ms-
dos~1/ms-dos~2 - for fully MS-DOS mode. No Windows O.S. (.pif)
net -
For net information cum help (.exe)
ping -
For bytes information and bandwidth of internet connection information (.exe)
regedit -
To open Registry (.exe)
telnet -
Command runner if the system is conncected in a UNIX system network (.exe)
tuneup -
For Task Scheduling wizard, i.e. Task Maintanance (.exe)
notepad -
To run Notepad (.exe)
write -
To run WordPad (.exe)
scanregw -
To scan the Registry and to backup it (.exe)
progman -
To maintain, run and view the files in all drives (.exe)
directcc -
To join your computer in cable connection with other computers (.exe)
scandskw -
To open Scandisk to scan the hard drives (.exe)
winfile -
Windows File Manager
taskman -
To manage current running open programs or files. Nice replacement for default Windows taskbar
msconfig -
To maintain the configuration of computer. It will show the options like General, Startup including files Autoexec.bat, Config.sys, System.ini and Win.ini. (Autoexec.bat & Config.sys are MS-DOS files)
winrep -
To run Windows Report Tool - Accessories>System Tools>System Information
(.exe)
winver -
To know the version of Windows
packager -
Insert objects in documents, presentations or worksheets
winfile -
Another Windows Explorer (.exe)
