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Enable Run Command in Windows 7, Vista

 December 20, 2009 No Comment

Windows Run Command Dialog utility is not enabled by default in Windows 7 or Windows Vista. Windows XP users who upgrade XP to Windows 7 may be surprised by the lack of Run command utility in Windows 7. But the fact is Windows 7 Run Command Dialog utility is still available in Windows 7 or Vista though it is not enabled by default.

Windows 7 or Vista users can always get to the Windows Run Command Dialog by simply hitting Win + R on the keyboard. Though it is the easiest way of accessing the Run Command Dialog, those who want Windows 7 Run Command dialog to be enabled by default in Windows 7 or vista, as was the case in Windows XP, can follow the steps provided beow to enable it.

How To Enable Run Command in Windows 7?

  • Right click on the Windows 7 or Vista Start Button and choose Properties
  • A Task Bar and Start Menu Properties pop up window will open
  • Navigate to the Start tab and click Customize button
Windows Run Command, Enable Windows Run Command, Windows 7 Startmenu
  • In the Customize Start Menu pop up window, Check the “Run command” checkbox in the list
Windows 7 Customize, Windows 7 Start

That is all!!! Now open the Start menu and you will find the Run Command dialog added to Windows 7 Start menu!!!

Check out the complete list of Run commands in Windows 7.