We can use some useful Windows system tools or commands to perform some actions or to get helpful information about the system.
All these tools or programs are located in the Windows system folder C:\WINDOWS\System32\.
Internet Options
Allows us to customize our browsing experience in Internet Explorer. It shows the current Internet options and allows us to update them.
Type the below program name at the Windows command prompt to open the Internet Options window.
inetcpl.cpl
Event Viewer
To view monitoring and troubleshooting messages from Windows and other programs. Below program name is to open the Event Viewer window.
eventvwr.exe
About Windows
Display Windows version information and also license information.
winver.exe
Change UAC Settings
Change User Account Control settings to protect the system from potentially harmful changes. For example, notify you when programs try to install or make changes to your computer.
UserAccountControlSettings.exe
Security and Maintenance
Open Security and Maintenance.
wscui.cpl
Windows Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot problems with your computer. If something is not working in your system, you can troubleshoot & fix the issue from the Windows Troubleshooting window.
To open the Windows Troubleshooting window, type the below command at the command prompt, or in Search window.
control.exe /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting
Computer Management
View and configure system settings and components.
compmgmt.msc
System Information
View advanced information about hardware and software settings.
msinfo32.exe
Programs
Launch, add, or remove programs and Windows components.
appwiz.cpl
System Properties
View basic information about your computer system settings.
control.exe system
Internet Protocol Configuration
View and configure network address settings.
cmd.exe /k %windir%\system32\ipconfig.exe
Performance Monitor
Monitor the performance of local or remote computers.
perfmon.exe
Resource Monitor
Monitor the performance and resource usage of the local computer.
resmon.exe
Task Manager
View details about programs and processes running on your computer.
taskmgr.exe /7
Command Prompt
Open a command prompt window.
cmd.exe
Registry Editor
Make changes to the Windows registry.
regedt32.exe
Remote Assistance
Receive help from (or offer help to) a friend over the Internet. It connects two computers to enable troubleshooting or fix problems on the remote system.
msra.exe
System Restore
Restore your computer system to an earlier state. This can help to fix the problems with the system.
rstrui.exe
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