+ A + D + I + T + V + X + shift + S + PrintScr + E + + + | run this command to directly launch "Desktop Icon Settings" =========================> rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0 |
| Enable GodMode -> Create folder on desktop and rename: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} |
| Enable Administrator -> net user administrator /active:yes |
| Recover Windows Key -> Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform |
| How to add text at the beginning of each line in notepad++ CTRL+H Find What: ^ (or $ for end) Replace what: XXXXX select "Regular expression" Then replace all button |
| Desktop Icon Settings - control.exe desk.cpl,,0 |
| Desktop Icon Settings - rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0 |
| Windows Setup No internet shift + F10 oobe\bypassrno |
| Windows 2000 Default Background Color 3b6ea5 |
| Disable TaskView Win11 - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced ShowTaskViewButton 0 |
| Win11 - Press & Release Windows key Than "\" to launch explorer in root of boot device |
| Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search . Create new dword BingSearchEnabled set to 0 |
| Windows 10 control panels and run prompt direct name command. Control Panel items are physically located in C>windows>system32 | ||
| Add or Remove Programs | appwiz.cpl | This opens the Uninstall a Program applet. May be used to uninstall installed programs, or add or remove features from Windows |
| Date and Time | timedate.cpl | Opens the Date and Time applet. Allows you to set date and time, change time zone, add additional clocks, and sync Internet time. |
| Device Manager | hdwwiz.cpl | The Device Manager lists all installed hardware. May be used to install and remove devices, install drivers, and more |
| Display | desk.cpl | Display provides you with options to set display related settings such as the color profile or scaling. Loads the Settings app on Windows 10. |
| Firewall | firewall.cpl | Opens the Windows Firewall. Turn it on or off, and open the advanced settings to block or allow connections. |
| Infrared | irprops.cpl | Lets you manage infrared devices. |
| Internet Options | inetcpl.cpl | Opens the classic Internet Options window. Manage Internet settings that Internet Explorer and other browsers may use. |
| Controllers | joy.cpl | Manage game controllers connnected to the operating system |
| Keyboard | main.cpl keyboard | Change keyboard repeat delay and rate, cursor blink rate, and check installed keyboard hardware. |
| Language | control input.dll | Opens the Language control panel applet. Add, remove or change the priority of languages. |
| Mouse | main.cpl | The mouse controls enable you to change mouse icons, button behavior, wheel scrolling, and more. |
| Network | netcpl.cpl | Opens the Network and Sharing Center. May use it to add a new network, set up connections, and manage existing networks |
| Network Connections | ncpa.cpl | Lists all known network connections and their status. |
| Power | powercfg.cpl | Opens the Power Options. Set a power plan, and customize it. |
| Region | intl.cpl | The Region control panel applets lets you change date and time formats, and your location |
| Sound | mmsys.cpl | The Sound properties lists all playback and recording devices, options to configure those, and manage sounds and communications. |
| System Properties | sysdm.cpl | System properties lists information about the device and Windows, and links to other control panel areas. |
| Tablet PC | tabletpc.cpl | Only available if you run in tablet PC mode. |
| Location Information | telephon.cpl | Set your country, area code, carrier code and dial number for telephony and modem services. |
| Security and Maintenance | wscui.cpl | Manage Security and Maintenance related features |
| User Accounts | control userpasswords | Opens the list of user accounts on the system. |
| Screensaver | control desk.cpl screensaver @screensaver | Opens the Screensaver dialog to enable, disable and configure screensavers. |
| Control panel tool | Typed Command |
| Accessibility Options | control access.cpl |
| Add New Hardware | control sysdm.cpl add new hardware |
| Add/Remove Programs | control appwiz.cpl |
| Date/Time Properties | control timedate.cpl |
| Display Properties | control desk.cpl |
| FindFast | control findfast.cpl |
| Fonts Folder | control fonts |
| Internet Properties | control inetcpl.cpl |
| Joystick Properties | control joy.cpl |
| Keyboard Properties | control main.cpl keyboard |
| Microsoft Exchange | control mlcfg32.cpl |
| Microsoft Mail Post Office | control wgpocpl.cpl |
| Modem Properties | control modem.cpl |
| Mouse Properties | control main.cpl |
| Multimedia Properties | control mmsys.cpl |
| Network Properties | control netcpl.cpl |
| Password Properties | control password.cpl |
| PC Card | control main.cpl pc card (PCMCIA) |
| Power Management (Windows 95) | control main.cpl power |
| Power Management (Windows 98) | control powercfg.cpl |
| Printers Folder | control printers |
| Regional Settings | control intl.cpl |
| Scanners and Cameras | control sticpl.cpl |
| Sound Properties | control mmsys.cpl sounds |
| System Properties | control sysdm.cpl |
| Here's a list of Control Panel commands for Windows XP taken from Microsoft Help and Support. Most, if not all of these still work in Windows 7. Add ,,x to get to a specific tab, where x is a number. | |
| https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/shell/executing-control-panel-items?redirectedfrom=MSDN |
| Windows key shortcuts | |
| + A | Action Center (Notifications) |
| + D | Toggle Desktop |
| + I | Settings |
| + T | Cycle Through Apps |
| + V | Clipboard |
| + X | Power User Menu |
| + shift + S | Snipping tool |
| + PrintScr | Dump screenshot to pictures folder |
| + E | New Explorer Instance |
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| Windows Sysinternals - system utilities and technical information |
| LOLBAS |
| KOVTER |
| WSUS |
| YouTube - PowerShell |
| mspaint - download classic mspaint.exe for windows 11 and above |
| AutoHotKey |
| Using text editor, create a .ahk file |
| F8::{Run A_ComSpec " /c C:\Windows\System32\taskkill.exe /f /t /im notepad.exe",, "Hide" } |
| HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\OneSyncSvc change "start" value from 2 to 4 to disable |
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