

There is not an easy way, because there’s no definitive list. More recent versions of Windows also let you type in a URL, such as and it will open in a browser automatically.ĮDIT FOR FEB, 2012: Megan asked in the comments how you know what to type.

You can also open directories by pressing Win+R, then typing the directory name (such as C:\TEMP) and pressing Enter. cmd: Command prompt for running DOS-style commands.Once you’ve got the Run dialog box open, you can type in the name of a program and then Enter. Usually you would select it from the Start menu, but a shortcut is to press the Windows key and R. The “Run” dialog box from the Windows Start menu is a handy way to open an application or document.
