🖥️ Windows Executables Cheat Sheet#

This cheat sheet provides a collection of essential Windows executables that can be run through PowerShell and Command Prompt (CMD). Whether you’re managing system configurations, handling diagnostics, or troubleshooting, these commands will help streamline your IT workflow.

🔧 System Utilities#

Command	Description
`cmd.exe`	Opens Command Prompt
`powershell.exe`	Opens a new PowerShell session
`pwsh.exe`	Opens PowerShell Core (if installed)
`taskmgr.exe`	Opens Task Manager
`regedit.exe`	Opens the Windows Registry Editor
`msconfig.exe`	Opens System Configuration
`eventvwr.exe`	Opens Event Viewer
`explorer.exe`	Opens File Explorer
`services.msc`	Opens Services Manager
`control.exe`	Opens Control Panel
`gpedit.msc`	Opens Group Policy Editor (if available)
`cleanmgr.exe`	Launches Disk Cleanup Utility

🔍 System Information & Monitoring#

Command	Description
`systeminfo.exe`	Displays system details
`dxdiag.exe`	Opens DirectX Diagnostic Tool
`perfmon.exe`	Opens Performance Monitor
`resmon.exe`	Opens Resource Monitor
`winver.exe`	Displays Windows version info
`ver.exe`	Shows Windows version in CMD

📂 File & Disk Management#

Command	Description
`diskmgmt.msc`	Opens Disk Management
`chkdsk.exe`	Runs Check Disk utility
`diskpart.exe`	Opens Disk Partition tool
`format.com`	Formats a disk
`fsutil.exe`	File system utility
`compmgmt.msc`	Opens Computer Management
`mdsched.exe`	Opens Windows Memory Diagnostic

🔐 Security & User Management#

Command	Description
`secpol.msc`	Opens Local Security Policy Editor
`certmgr.msc`	Opens Certificate Manager
`lusrmgr.msc`	Opens Local Users and Groups
`netplwiz.exe`	Opens Advanced User Accounts
`credwiz.exe`	Opens Credential Backup Wizard
`credmgr.exe`	Opens Windows Credential Manager

📡 Networking Tools#

Command	Description
`ping.exe`	Sends a ping request
`tracert.exe`	Traces the route to a destination
`nslookup.exe`	DNS lookup tool
`netstat.exe`	Displays network connections
`ipconfig.exe`	Displays network configuration
`getmac.exe`	Displays MAC address
`mstsc.exe`	Opens Remote Desktop Connection
`wf.msc`	Opens Windows Firewall
`ncpa.cpl`	Opens Network Connections
`netsh.exe`	Network shell utility

🛠️ Windows Configuration & Troubleshooting#

Command	Description
`control.exe`	Opens Control Panel
`sysdm.cpl`	Opens System Properties
`appwiz.cpl`	Opens Programs and Features (Uninstall Programs)
`hdwwiz.cpl`	Opens Device Manager
`timedate.cpl`	Opens Date and Time settings
`intl.cpl`	Opens Region settings
`powercfg.exe`	Power configuration tool
`bcdedit.exe`	Boot Configuration Data Editor

🎥 Multimedia & Display#

Command	Description
`mmsys.cpl`	Opens Sound settings
`dpiscaling.exe`	Opens Display Scaling settings
`sndvol.exe`	Opens Volume Mixer
`dispdiag.exe`	Displays Display Diagnostics

📜 Windows Logs & Management#

Command	Description
`taskschd.msc`	Opens Task Scheduler
`schtasks.exe`	Task scheduler CLI tool
`logoff.exe`	Logs off current user
`shutdown.exe`	Shuts down/restarts computer
`slmgr.vbs`	Windows licensing manager
`wscript.exe`	Runs Windows Script Host scripts

⚡ PowerShell & CMD Execution#

Command	Description
`start`	Runs a program or script
`&`	Runs a command (call operator)
`Invoke-Expression`	Runs a string as a command
`Start-Process`	Starts a process in PowerShell

✅ How to Use These Commands?#

Open Command Prompt (cmd.exe) or PowerShell (powershell.exe).
Type the command and press Enter.
Some commands may require administrator privileges (Run as Administrator).