Control Panel Tasks

Scanners and Cameras Control Panel

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Scan a document or picture	%windir%\system32\wfs.exe	SkuEquals (Sku=anybusiness)
Scan a document or picture	%windir%\system32\wfs.exe	SkuEquals (Sku=ultimate)
View scanners and cameras	%ProgramFiles%\Windows Photo Gallery\ImagingDevices.exe

Power Options

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Change battery settings	shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}	IsMobilePC
Change power-saving settings	shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}	NOT IsMobilePC
Change what closing the lid does	shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}\pageGlobalSettings	IsMobilePC
Change what the power buttons do	shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}\pageGlobalSettings
Change when the computer sleeps	shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}\pagePlanSettings
Choose when to turn off display	shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}\pagePlanSettings
Require a password when the computer wakes	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}\pageGlobalSettings
Turn hibernation on or off	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{025A5937-A6BE-4686-A844-36FE4BEC8B6D}\pagePlanSettings

Security Center

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Check firewall status	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\FirewallSettings.exe
Check this computer’s security status		%windir%\system32\control.exe wscui.cpl	NOT IsMachineOnDomain

Taskbar and Start Menu

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Auto-hide the taskbar	shell:::{0DF44EAA-FF21-4412-828E-260A8728E7F1}
Change Start Menu to Classic view	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 3
Customize icons on the taskbar	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 4
Customize the Start menu	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 3
Customize the taskbar	shell:::{0DF44EAA-FF21-4412-828E-260A8728E7F1}
Find missing Start menu	shell:::{0DF44EAA-FF21-4412-828E-260A8728E7F1}
Group similar windows on the taskbar	shell:::{0DF44EAA-FF21-4412-828E-260A8728E7F1}
Lock or unlock the taskbar	shell:::{0DF44EAA-FF21-4412-828E-260A8728E7F1}
Organize Start menu	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 3
Remove icons from notification area (system tray) on the desktop	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 4
Restore start menu defaults	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 3
Show or hide inactive icons on the taskbar	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 4
Show or hide the notification area on the taskbar	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 4
Show or hide the Quick Launch toolbar on the taskbar	shell:::{0DF44EAA-FF21-4412-828E-260A8728E7F1}
Show or hide volume (speaker) icon on the taskbar	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 4
Turn toolbars on the taskbar on or off	%windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 6

Get Programs

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Get new programs online at Windows Marketplace	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\appwiz.cpl,GetProgramsOnline	IsConnectedToInternet
Manage programs you buy online (digital locker)	%windir%\DigitalLocker\digitalx.exe	NOT IsServer

Default Programs

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Change default e-mail program	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\ComputerDefaults.exe
Change default programs that Windows uses	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\ComputerDefaults.exe
Make a file type always open in a specific program		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{17cd9488-1228-4b2f-88ce-4298e93e0966}\pageFileAssoc
Set program defaults for this computer	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\ComputerDefaults.exe
Set your default programs		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{17cd9488-1228-4b2f-88ce-4298e93e0966}\pageDefaultProgram
Use an older program with this version of Windows		%windir%\system32\mshta.exe res://%windir%\system32\acprgwiz.dll/compatmode.hta

Printers

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Add a printer	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /il
Change default printer	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Printers
Remove a printer	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Printers
Send a fax	%windir%\system32\wfs.exe	SkuEquals (Sku=anybusiness)
Send a fax	%windir%\system32\wfs.exe	SkuEquals (Sku=ultimate)
View all printers	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Printers

Game Controllers

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Set up USB game controllers

%windir%\system32\control.exe joy.cpl

Backup and Restore Center

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Back up your computer	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{335a31dd-f04b-4d76-a925-d6b47cf360df}
Restore data, files or computer from backup	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{335a31dd-f04b-4d76-a925-d6b47cf360df}
Schedule automated backups	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{335a31dd-f04b-4d76-a925-d6b47cf360df}

Windows Update

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Check for updates	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\10\::{36eef7db-88ad-4e81-ad49-0e313f0c35f8}
Turn automatic updating on or off	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\10\::{36eef7db-88ad-4e81-ad49-0e313f0c35f8}\pageSettings

Windows Sidebar Properties

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Add gadgets to Sidebar	%programfiles%\windows sidebar\sidebar.exe /showgadgets
Add the Clock gadget to Windows Sidebar	%programfiles%\windows sidebar\sidebar.exe /showgadgets
Choose whether to keep the Sidebar on top of other windows	%programfiles%\windows sidebar\sidebar.exe /cpl
Uninstall a gadget	%programfiles%\windows sidebar\sidebar.exe /uninstallgadgets

View Available Networks

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Get Programs Online

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Get new programs online at Windows Marketplace	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\appwiz.cpl,GetProgramsOnline	IsConnectedToInternet
Manage programs you buy online (digital locker)	%windir%\DigitalLocker\digitalx.exe	NOT IsServer

Windows Firewall

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Allow a program through Windows Firewall	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\FirewallSettings.exe 1
Turn Windows Firewall on or off	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\FirewallSettings.exe

Phone and Modem Options

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Set up dialling rules

%windir%\system32\control.exe telephon.cpl

Windows Ultimate Extras

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People Near Me

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Change People Near Me settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe collab.cpl,,2
Sign in or out of People Near Me	%windir%\system32\control.exe collab.cpl,,1

Speech Recognition Options

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Change text to speech settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\sapi.cpl
Print the speech reference card	mshelp://windows/?id=f968a8dd-011d-40fe-84be-93273d6580f0	RegValEquals ( Regkey="HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Speech\Preferences", Regval="CompletedFTUE", RegvalExpected="1")
Set up a microphone	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\SpeechUX.dll,RunWizard MicTraining
Start speech recognition	%windir%\speech\common\sapisvr.exe -SpeechUX
Take speech tutorials	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\SpeechUX.dll,RunWizard Tutorial	RegValEquals ( Regkey="HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Speech\Preferences", Regval="CompletedFTUE", RegvalExpected="1")
Train the computer to recognize your voice	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\SpeechUX.dll,RunWizard UserTraining	RegValEquals ( Regkey="HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Speech\Preferences", Regval="CompletedFTUE", RegvalExpected="1")

Mobility Center

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Adjust commonly used mobility settings	%windir%\system32\mblctr.exe /open
Adjust screen brightness	%windir%\system32\mblctr.exe /open	IsBrightnessAvailable
Adjust settings before giving a presentation	%windir%\system32\presentationsettings.exe	IsPresentationSettingsEnabled
Connect to a projector or other external display	%windir%\system32\mblctr.exe /open

User Accounts

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Add or remove user accounts	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageAdminTasks	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Change account type	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\netplwiz.exe	IsMachineOnDomain
Change your account picture		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pagePickMyPicture
Change your Windows password		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Create a password reset disk		%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Create administrator account	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageAdminTasks\pageNameNewAccount	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Create an account	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageAdminTasks\pageNameNewAccount	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Create or remove your account password		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Create standard user account	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageAdminTasks\pageNameNewAccount	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Edit local users and groups	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\lusrmgr.msc	IsMachineOnDomain
Give administrative rights to a domain user	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\netplwiz.exe	IsMachineOnDomain
Give other users access to this computer	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\netplwiz.exe	IsMachineOnDomain
How to change your Windows password		mshelp://windows/?id=5c07e067-286d-4b8d-b342-431306e696aa	IsMachineOnDomain
Make changes to accounts	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageAdminTasks	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Manage file encryption certificates		%windir%\system32\rekeywiz.exe
Manage network passwords		%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe keymgr.dll KRShowKeyMgr
Turn guest account on or off	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageAdminTasks	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Turn User Account Control (UAC) on or off	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{60632754-c523-4b62-b45c-4172da012619}\pageChangeSecuritySettings

Regional and Language Options

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Change keyboard or other input methods		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl,,/p:"keyboard"
Change the country or region		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl,,/p:"location"
Change the date, time or number format		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl
Change display language		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl,,/p:"keyboard"	IsMuiEnabled
Change the languages used for partially translated menus and dialogs		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl,,/p:"keyboard"	IsMuiEnabled
Change the way currency is displayed		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl
Change the way dates and lists are displayed		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl
Change the way measurements are displayed		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl
Change the way time is displayed		%windir%\system32\control.exe intl.cpl
Install or uninstall display languages	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\lpksetup.exe	IsMuiEnabled

Mouse

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Change button settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl
Change how the mouse pointer looks	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl,,1
Change how the mouse pointer looks when it’s moving	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl,,2
Change mouse click settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl
Change mouse wheel settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl,,3
Change the mouse pointer display or speed	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl,,2
Customize the mouse buttons	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl
Make it easier to see the mouse pointer	%windir%\system32\control.exe main.cpl,,2

Folder Options

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Change search options for files and folders	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
Change the file type associated with a file extension	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{17cd9488-1228-4b2f-88ce-4298e93e0966}\pageFileAssoc
Show hidden files and folders	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
Show or hide file extensions	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
Specify single- or double-click to open	shell:::{6DFD7C5C-2451-11D3-A299-00C04F8EF6AF}
Use Classic Windows folders	shell:::{6DFD7C5C-2451-11D3-A299-00C04F8EF6AF}

Keyboard

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Change cursor blink rate	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Keyboard
Check keyboard status	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Keyboard /page 1

Device Manager

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Install drivers for older devices with Add Hardware wizard	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\hdwwiz.exe
Update device drivers	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe devmgmt.msc
View hardware and devices	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe devmgmt.msc	NOT IsServer
View hardware and devices	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe devmgmt.msc	IsServer

Bluetooth

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Change settings for a Bluetooth enabled device	%windir%\system32\control.exe bthprops.cpl,,1
Set up a Bluetooth enabled device	%windir%\system32\control.exe bthprops.cpl

Windows CardSpace

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Manage Information Cards that are used to log on to online services

%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.CardSpace

Performance Information and Tools

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Check your computer’s Windows Experience Index base score	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{78F3955E-3B90-4184-BD14-5397C15F1EFC}
Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files	%windir%\system32\cleanmgr.exe	NOT IsServer
Use tools to improve performance	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{78F3955E-3B90-4184-BD14-5397C15F1EFC}

Add New Hardware

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Programs and Features

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Add or remove programs		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{7B81BE6A-CE2B-4676-A29E-EB907A5126C5}
Change or remove a program		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{7B81BE6A-CE2B-4676-A29E-EB907A5126C5}
How to install a program		mshelp://windows/?id=fe7ea80e-52a2-48d6-947a-05e02e78bc37
Install a program from the network		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{15EAE92E-F17A-4431-9F28-805E482dAFD4}	IsMachineOnDomain
Show which programs are installed on my computer		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{7B81BE6A-CE2B-4676-A29E-EB907A5126C5}
Turn Windows features on or off	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe	NOT IsServer
Turn Windows features on or off	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\CompMgmtLauncher.exe	IsServer
Uninstall a program		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{7B81BE6A-CE2B-4676-A29E-EB907A5126C5}
View installed updates		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\8\::{7B81BE6A-CE2B-4676-A29E-EB907A5126C5}\::{D450A8A1-9568-45C7-9C0E-B4F9FB4537BD}

Tablet PC Settings

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Calibrate the screen	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @1,general	IsTabletPC
Change screen orientation	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @1,display
Set tablet buttons to perform certain tasks	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @1,buttons	IsTabletPC
Specify which hand I write with	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @1,general	IsTabletPC

Indexing Options

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Change how Windows searches

%windir%\system32\control.exe srchadmin.dll,,2

Network and Sharing Center

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Add a device to the network	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %systemroot%\System32\xwizards.dll,RunWizard {d1a4299a-0adf-11da-b070-0011856571de}
Connect to a network	shell:::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\::{38A98528-6CBF-4CA9-8DC0-B1E1D10F7B1B}
Connect to a wireless network	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe xwizards,RunWizard {7071ECE0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55} /z -ShowFinishPage
Identify and repair network problems	%windir%\system32\Rundll32.exe ndfapi,NdfRunDllDiagnoseIncident
Manage wireless networks	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{1FA9085F-25A2-489B-85D4-86326EEDCD87}
Manage saved networks	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{8E908FC9-BECC-40f6-915B-F4CA0E70D03D}
Set up a dial-up connection	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe xwizards,RunWizard {7071ECE0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55} /z -ShowFinishPage
Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe xwizards,RunWizard {7071ECE0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55} /z -ShowFinishPage
Set up an ad hoc (computer-to-computer) network	%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe xwizards,RunWizard {7071ECE0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55} /z -ShowFinishPage
Set up file sharing	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{8E908FC9-BECC-40f6-915B-F4CA0E70D03D}	NOT SkuEquals (Sku="starter")
Share printers	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{8E908FC9-BECC-40f6-915B-F4CA0E70D03D}	NOT SkuEquals (Sku="starter")
View network computers and devices	shell:::{F02C1A0D-BE21-4350-88B0-7367FC96EF3C}
View network connections	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E}
View network status and tasks	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{8E908FC9-BECC-40f6-915B-F4CA0E70D03D}

Parental Controls

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Set up parental controls for any user	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{96AE8D84-A250-4520-95A5-A47A7E3C548B}
View activity reports	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{96AE8D84-A250-4520-95A5-A47A7E3C548B}\pageActivityViewer
View parental control settings for your account		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\9\::{96AE8D84-A250-4520-95A5-A47A7E3C548B}\pageUserHub	NOT IsUserAdmin

AutoPlay

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Change default settings for media or devices	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915}
Play CDs or other media automatically	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915}
Start or stop using autoplay for media and devices	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915}

Sync Center

Resolve sync conflicts	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{9C73F5E5-7AE7-4E32-A8E8-8D23B85255BF}\::{E413D040-6788-4C22-957E-175D1C513A34}
Sync with other computers, mobile devices, or network folders	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{9C73F5E5-7AE7-4E32-A8E8-8D23B85255BF}
View sync results	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\3\::{9C73F5E5-7AE7-4E32-A8E8-8D23B85255BF}\::{BC48B32F-5910-47F5-8570-5074A8A5636A}

Infrared

{A0275511-0E86-4ECA-97C2-ECD8F1221D08}

Send or receive a file

%windir%\system32\control.exe irprops.cpl

iSCSI Initiator

{A304259D-52B8-4526-8B1A-A1D6CECC8243}

Internet Options

{A3DD4F92-658A-410F-84FD-6FBBBEF2FFFE}

Block or allow popups		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,2
Block or allow third-party cookies		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,2
Change how web pages are displayed in tabs		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,0
Change security settings		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,1
Change temporary Internet file settings		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,0
Change the default web browser	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\ComputerDefaults.exe
Change the search provider in Internet Explorer		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,0
Change your homepage		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,0
Configure proxy server		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,4
Connect to the Internet		%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe xwizards,RunWizard {7071ECA0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55} /z -ShowFinishPage	NOT IsConnectedToInternet
Delete browsing history		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,0
Delete cookies or temporary files		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,0
Enable or disable session cookies		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,2
Manage browser add-ons		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,5
Tell if an RSS feed is available on a website		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,3
Turn autocomplete in Internet Explorer on or off		%windir%\system32\control.exe inetcpl.cpl,,3

Color Management

Change advanced color management settings for displays, scanners, and printers

%windir%\system32\colorcpl.exe

System

{BB06C0E4-D293-4F75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}

Activate Windows		%windir%\system32\slui.exe
Adjust the appearance and performance of Windows	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe
Allow remote access to your computer	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesRemote.exe
Allow Remote Assistance invitations to be sent from this computer	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesRemote.exe
Change workgroup name	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Check processor speed		shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
Configure advanced user profile properties		%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditUserProfiles
Create a restore point	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
Edit environment variables for your account		%windir%\system32\rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables
Edit the system environment variables	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe
How to change the size of virtual memory		mshelp://windows/?id=89ca317f-649d-40a6-8934-e5707ee5c4b8
Join a domain	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe	IsMachineNotOnDomainAndDomainIsAvail
Rename this computer	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe
Restore system files and settings from a restore point	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\rstrui.exe
See the name of this computer		shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
Select users who can use remote desktop	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesRemote.exe
Show how much RAM is on this computer		shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
Show which domain my computer is on		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}	IsMachineOnDomain
Show which operating system my computer is running		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
Show which workgroup this computer is on		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}	NOT IsMachineOnDomain
Turn automatic creation of restore points on or off	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
View advanced system settings	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe
View basic information about your computer		shell:::{26ee0668-a00a-44d7-9371-beb064c98683}\5\::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}	SkuEquals (Sku="starter")
View running processors with Task Manager		%windir%\system32\taskmgr.exe

Windows Anytime Upgrade

{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}

Compare features with your current configuration	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageComparisonMatrixPage
Decide whether to upgrade Windows Vista	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageUpgradeProcessPageUltimate	SkuEquals (Sku="homepremium")
Decide whether to upgrade Windows Vista	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageUpgradeProcessPageUltimate	SkuEquals (Sku="business")
Decide whether to upgrade Windows Vista	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageUpgradeProcessPageUltimate	SkuEquals (Sku="businessn")
Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageUpgradeProcessPagePremium	SkuEquals (Sku="homebasic")
Upgrade to Windows Vista Home Premium		SkuEquals (Sku="homen")
Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageUpgradeProcessPageUltimate	SkuEquals (Sku="homebasic")
Upgrade to Windows Vista Ultimate	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{BE122A0E-4503-11DA-8BDE-F66BAD1E3F3A}\pageUpgradeProcessPageUltimate	SkuEquals (Sku="homen")

Welcome Center

{CB1B7F8C-C50A-4176-B604-9E24DEE8D4D1}

Find which version of Windows you are using		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{CB1B7F8C-C50A-4176-B604-9E24DEE8D4D1}
Get started with Windows		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\5\::{CB1B7F8C-C50A-4176-B604-9E24DEE8D4D1}
Migrate files and settings from one computer to another	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\migwiz\migwiz.exe

Fonts

{D20EA4E1-3957-11D2-A40B-0C5020524152}

Install or remove a font	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Fonts
View installed fonts	%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.Fonts

Administrative Tools

{D20EA4E1-3957-11D2-A40B-0C5020524153}

Create and format hard disk partitions	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\diskmgmt.msc
Defragment your hard drive	%windir%\system32\dfrgui.exe
Diagnose your computer’s memory problems	%windir%\system32\mdsched.exe
Edit group policy	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\gpedit.msc
How to add new hardware	mshelp://windows/?id=dfd48704-eb89-4e9f-b3de-552f0ca60640
Schedule tasks	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\taskschd.msc
Set up data sources (ODBC)	%windir%\system32\odbcad32.exe
Set up iSCSI initiator	%windir%\system32\iscsicpl.exe
View event logs	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\eventvwr.msc	NOT IsServer
View event logs	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\eventvwr.msc	IsServer
View local services	%windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\services.msc

Offline Files

{D24F75AA-4F2B-4D07-A3C4-469B3D9030C4}

Enable offline files	%windir%\system32\control.exe cscui.dll,,0	NOT IsOfflineFilesEnabled
Encrypt your offline files	%windir%\system32\control.exe cscui.dll,,2	IsOfflineFilesEnabled
Manage disk space used by your offline files	%windir%\system32\control.exe cscui.dll,,1	IsOfflineFilesEnabled

Ease of Access Center

{D555645E-D4F8-4C29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}

Accommodate learning abilities	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageQuestionsCognitive
Accommodate low vision	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToSee
Adjust screen resolution for reading	%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings
Change how your keyboard works	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageKeyboardEasierToUse
Change how your mouse works	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToClick
Change screen reader	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageNoVisual
Change the Narrator voice	%windir%\system32\narrator.exe
Control the computer without the mouse or keyboard	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageNoMouseOrKeyboard
Hear a tone when keys are pressed	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageFilterKeysSettings
Hear text read aloud with Narrator	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}
Ignore repeated keystrokes using FilterKeys	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageFilterKeysSettings
Let Windows suggest Ease of Access settings	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageQuestionsEyesight
Magnify portions of the screen using Magnifier	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToSee
Move the pointer without the keypad using MouseKeys	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageKeyboardEasierToUse
Optimize for blindness	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageNoVisual
Optimize visual display	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToSee
Press key combinations one at a time	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageKeyboardEasierToUse
Replace sounds with visual cues	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierWithSounds
Turn High Contrast on or off	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}
Turn Magnifier on or off	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}
Turn off background images	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToSee
Turn off unnecessary animations	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToSee
Turn On-Screen keyboard on or off	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}
Underline keyboard shortcuts and access keys	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageKeyboardEasierToUse
Use audio description for video	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}\pageEasierToSee
View current accessibility settings	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\7\::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A}

Windows Defender

{D8559EB9-20C0-410E-BEDA-7ED416AECC2A}

Scan for spyware and other potentially unwanted software	%ProgramFiles%\windows defender\MSASCui.exe -quickscan
Stop a program from running at startup	%ProgramFiles%\windows defender\MSASCui.exe -showSWE:Startup
View currently running programs	%ProgramFiles%\windows defender\MSASCui.exe -showSWE:Running

BitLocker Drive Encryption

{D9EF8727-CAC2-4E60-809E-86F80A666C91}

Manage BitLocker keys	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\10\::{D9EF8727-CAC2-4e60-809E-86F80A666C91}
Protect your computer by encrypting data on your disk	needs elevation	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\10\::{D9EF8727-CAC2-4e60-809E-86F80A666C91}

Date and Time

{E2E7934B-DCE5-43C4-9576-7FE4F75E7480}

Add clocks for different time zones	%windir%\system32\control.exe timedate.cpl,,1
Automatically adjust for daylight saving time	%windir%\system32\control.exe timedate.cpl
Change the time zone	%windir%\system32\control.exe timedate.cpl
Set the time and date	%windir%\system32\control.exe timedate.cpl

Network Map

{E7DE9B1A-7533-4556-9484-B26FB486475E}

Windows SideShow

{E95A4861-D57A-4BE1-AD0F-35267E261739}

Change device settings	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{E95A4861-D57A-4be1-AD0F-35267E261739}\pageChangeSettingsDeviceSelector	IsAuxDisplayConnected
Change the order of gadgets	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{E95A4861-D57A-4be1-AD0F-35267E261739}\pageReorderGadgetsDeviceSelector	IsAuxDisplayConnected
Configure an auxiliary display	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{E95A4861-D57A-4be1-AD0F-35267E261739}	IsAuxDisplayConnected
Set up a secondary display to use with Windows SideShow	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{E95A4861-D57A-4be1-AD0F-35267E261739}	NOT IsAuxDisplayConnected
Turn gadgets on or off	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{E95A4861-D57A-4be1-AD0F-35267E261739}	IsAuxDisplayConnected
Wake computer to update devices	shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\2\::{E95A4861-D57A-4be1-AD0F-35267E261739}\pageAutoWake	IsAuxDisplayConnectedAndAutoWakeEnabled

Personalization

{ED834ED6-4B5A-4BFE-8F11-A626DCB6A921}

Adjust font size (DPI)	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\DpiScaling.exe
Adjust screen resolution		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings
Change desktop background		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\1\::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}\pageWallpaper
Change display settings		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings
Change screen saver		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver
Change size of on-screen items	needs elevation	%windir%\system32\DpiScaling.exe
Change the color scheme		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,appearance,@appearance	NOT IsGlassOn
Change the theme		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Themes,@Themes
Customize colors		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\1\::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}\pageColorization	IsGlassOn
Enable or disable transparent glass on windows		shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\1\::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}\pageColorization	IsGlassOn
How to correct monitor flicker (refresh rate)		mshelp://windows/?id=52f7448b-d524-44e4-b43d-15b5a2968537
How to use ClearType to sharpen the screen text		mshelp://windows/?id=c3a4da66-c335-45f5-a71f-d162d1b64ed4
Lock the computer when I leave it alone for a period of time		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver
Set screensaver password		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver
Set up computer to use multiple monitors		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Monitor,@Monitor
Show or hide common icons on the desktop		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,,0
Turn screen saver on or off		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver
View the name of the video card		%windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings

Audio Devices

{F2DDFC82-8F12-4CDD-B7DC-D4FE1425AA4D}

Adjust system volume	%windir%\system32\sndvol.exe
Change sound card settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe mmsys.cpl,,0
Change system sounds	%windir%\system32\control.exe mmsys.cpl,,2
Manage audio devices	%windir%\system32\control.exe mmsys.cpl ,,0

Pen and Input Devices

{F82DF8F7-8B9F-442E-A48C-818EA735FF9B}

Change pen flicks settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @0,flicks	IsTabletPC
Change tablet pen settings	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @0,pen
Enable or disable handwriting personalization	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @1,handwriting	IsTabletPC
Turn pen flicks on or off	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @0,flicks	IsTabletPC
Turn the touch pointer on and off	%windir%\system32\control.exe TabletPC.cpl @0,touch	IsTouchAvailable

Problem Reports and Solutions

{FCFEECAE-EE1B-4849-AE50-685DCF7717EC}

Check for new solutions	%windir%\system32\wercon.exe -solutioncheck
Choose how to check for solutions	%windir%\system32\wercon.exe -showweropts
View problem history	%windir%\system32\wercon.exe -problemhistory