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How to restore Run Command in Windows 7

Friday, 12 March 2010 07:46 by Jim

Even though Windows 7 has all kinds of new features, the basic Run command from Windows XP is not available by default. It has been replaced with the Windows 7 Search bar.

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If you are used to the Run command, there is a way to get it back in Windows 7.

Right-click on the Windows 7 Taskbar and select Properties.

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The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box displays. Click the Start Menu tab and click the Customize button.

 

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The Customize Start Menu dialog box displays. Scroll down to the Run command option and select the check box. The options are listed in alphabetical order. Click OK.

 

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Click Apply on the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box and then click OK.

 

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The Run command is now available on the Start menu.

 

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Selecting the Run command opens the standard Windows XP Run dialog box.

 

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Now you can use the Run dialog box to run Control Panel tools and Windows utilities and applications.

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