Vista users disappointed that the “Run…” command is missing from their Start Menu will want to read “Restore the Run command in Vista” by Windows IT site IntelliAdmin. According to the article, putting “Run…” back in your Vista Start Menu is as simple as a few clicks.
The “Run…” command is a favorite time saver among veteran Windows users. Instead of clicking around for different utilities and applications, you can simply type names into the “Run…” dialog and hit Enter. For instance, use regedit to edit your registry, or c:\ to launch an Explorer window showing the root of your C: drive.
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September 26th, 2007
Tad says:
You can actually start regedit or Explorer by typing “regedit” or “c:\” directly in the Vista Start Menu search field. You don’t need Run… command for that. With that functionality of the search field, the Run… command is actually longer way to do things.
September 26th, 2007
Of Zen and Computing says:
Good point. The author of the article claims that typing certain things into the search field cause Vista to start churning and searching, which is why he wanted his “Run…” button back. I can’t say either way which is better, since I’m primarily a Mac user who still uses XP on his PCs.
September 26th, 2007
Windows Tip: Restore the Run Command to the Vista Start Menu | Tolagomi News says:
[...] Restore the trusty Run command to your Windows Vista Start menu with the simple step-by-step instructions at weblog IntelliAdmin. Just right-click your Start menu and click Properties. Then go to the Start menu tab, click Customize, and tick the checkbox next to Run command. Your reliable Run command will return to your Start menu where you’ve come to know and expect it. Then again, you can always get to the Run prompt with the ever-useful Windows-R keyboard shortcut. Restore the Run command in Vista [IntelliAdmin via Of Zen and Computing] [...]
September 26th, 2007
Windows Tip: Restore the Run Command to the Vista Start Menu | Tolagomi News says:
[...] Restore the trusty Run command to your Windows Vista Start menu with the simple step-by-step instructions at weblog IntelliAdmin. Just right-click your Start menu and click Properties. Then go to the Start menu tab, click Customize, and tick the checkbox next to Run command. Your reliable Run command will return to your Start menu where you’ve come to know and expect it. Then again, you can always get to the Run prompt with the ever-useful Windows-R keyboard shortcut. Restore the Run command in Vista [IntelliAdmin via Of Zen and Computing] [...]
September 26th, 2007
Windows Tip: Restore the Run Command to the Vista Start Menu says:
[...] If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting! Restore the trusty Run command to your Windows Vista Start menu with the simple step-by-step instructions at weblog IntelliAdmin. Just right-click your Start menu and click Properties. Then go to the Start menu tab, click Customize, and tick the checkbox next to Run command. Your reliable Run command will return to your Start menu where you’ve come to know and expect it. Then again, you can always get to the Run prompt with the ever-useful Windows-R keyboard shortcut. Restore the Run command in Vista [IntelliAdmin via Of Zen and Computing] [...]
September 26th, 2007
Tad says:
I must admit I have no performance issues when typing in the search field - it’s just like typing in the Run… command - I guess it depends on the computer.
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