How to Add Run Command on Windows 11/10

Microsoft’s flagship OS series has had the Add Run Command on Windows and files for a long time. But that add-on hasn’t changed much since the 1990s, and the Windows search tool works better for what Run was meant to do. It’s time for the big M to change Run.

Here’s how to set up Windows 11 or Windows 10 to automatically run a CMD command when the computer starts up. With the help of the Task Scheduler, you can run almost any command at startup. Here’s how to set things up so that they meet your needs. Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn’t told us about any updates that will make Run better. But you can at least add a better alternative to Run to Windows 11/10.

How to Add Run Command on Windows 11/10

The command-line users can use Windows Terminal, which is a terminal app. It comes with PowerShell, Command Prompt, and Azure Cloud Shell. Windows PowerShell is already open. You can run Command Prompt in a new tab, or you can change the settings so that CMD opens every time this app is opened.

Open the Command Prompt Tab in Windows Terminal

1. Right-click the Windows icon and choose Windows Terminal (Admin).
2. Click the down arrow icon and choose Command Prompt. Alternatively, press the CTRL + SHIFT + 2 keys on the keyboard to launch Command Prompt.
3. The CMD window will open in a new tab.

Set Command Prompt Default in Terminal

1. In Windows Terminal, click the down arrow icon and select Settings to open Windows Terminal settings.
2. Go to the Startup tab, navigate to the drop-down menu under Default profile and then choose Command Prompt.
3. Click Save to let the change take effect. When your launch Windows Terminal, Command Prompt is opened by default.

Open Command Prompt in Windows 11 from the Run Window

1. Press Win + R to get the Run In addition, you can open Run in multiple ways and just refer to this post to learn more – 6 Ways: How
2. to Open Run Command.
3. Type cmd to the textbox and click OK.

Open Command Prompt from Desktop Shortcut

1. Right-click any empty place on the desktop and choose New item > Shortcut.
2. In the Create Shortcut interface, type cmd to the textbox of Type the location of the item and click Next.
3. Name the shortcut, for example, Command Prompt, and click Finish.
4. Then, you can launch Command Prompt in Windows 11 from the desktop.

FAQ

How do I get the Run option in Windows 11?

Press Windows+R, type “taskmgr,” and then click “OK” or hit Enter to open the Run window. The Task Manager window will open. To open Task Manager, you just need to press Ctrl+Shift+Escape on your keyboard. 

How do I add a Run command?

Right click on the file or folder that you want to create the command for and click create shortcut. Press the windows key and the ‘R’ key on your keyboard simultaneously. Drag your shortcut into the Windows folder, that you just opened.

How do I add Run to context menu in Windows 11?

Start by right-clicking on an app’s shortcut or pinned taskbar icon. Press-hold the Shift key and select Show more options. Look for the option called Run as different user in the context menu.

How do I enable Windows run?

In the Local Group Policy Editor window, navigate to User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Start Menu and Taskbar. Double-click on the policy “Remove Run Menu from Start Menu” appearing on the right pane. Set the policy to Enabled and then click OK. This policy setting takes effect without rebooting.