Where is the "Run" (as in XP's start)


  1. Anderson2
    Posts : 187
    Windows 7
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    Where is the "Run" (as in XP's start)


    The start menu in XP had a "Run" option that allowed you to run items like regedit or msconfig. Has that "Run" field been abolished in W 7?
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  3. richc46
    Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    Hope this helps


    Start menu. Click on windows globe

    You can make those commands in search now
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  4. hattrik21
    Posts : 87
    Windows 7 Pro
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    Just type it in the search window as it works the same.

    window key+r
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  6. Brink
    Posts : 72,050
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Anderson,

    In addition to the above, this can help show you how to add RUN to the Start Menu as a button to open RUN easily.

    Run Command - Add or Remove from Start Menu


    ...or if you would prefer a RUN shortcut instead.

    Run Command - Create Shortcut

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  7. mxosder16
    Posts : 1,160
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86
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    Another place to see it is start menu > All Programs > Accessories > Run
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  8. gregrocker
    Posts : 50,642
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    You can customize your Start Menu by rightclicking in an empty area>Properties>Customize. That's where I get my Run command button, expanding folder trees for Computer, Control Panel, and some hidden folders I want.
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