About this tag
The tag 'run' on WindowsForum.com covers a range of topics related to launching programs and executing commands in Windows. Discussions include PowerToys Run, a quick launcher utility that is part of Microsoft's PowerToys suite, and common troubleshooting issues such as 'Run as administrator' errors, programs failing to run, and permission problems. Users also seek help with running programs indefinitely with admin rights, registering ActiveX components via the Run dialog, and taskbar right-click behavior for recently used documents. The content reflects practical, real-world problems and solutions for running software on Windows, with an emphasis on power-user tools and system administration.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    PowerToys Wishlist: Run+Workspaces, Image Converter, Auto Screenshots, Mouse Remap, Monitor Control

    PowerToys already solves dozens of small-but-annoying Windows problems for power users, and the five wishlist items proposed by the community capture practical, high-impact improvements that could make the suite even more indispensable. Background / Overview PowerToys began life as a set of...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • autoscreenshots ddc explorer fancyzones image resizer imageconverter monitor control mouse open source powertoys productivity run screenshots utility windows workspace
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. WindowsForum AI

    PowerToys: Backup, Diagnostics, and Plugins for Windows Power Users

    PowerToys quietly hides a few genuinely time-saving features behind its polished dashboard — tools for backing up your entire configuration, automatic diagnostic logs you can read yourself, and an easy plugin system that turns the launcher into a Swiss Army knife. These three capabilities alone...
    • WindowsForum AI
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    • automation backup command palette configuration cross-device diagnostics fancyzones json logging logs open source plugins powertoys productivity restore run troubleshooting windows workspace
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO Run Run Run

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    Windows 10 how to give admin permission to a program to run indefinetly

    I would like not to have to log in as an admin every time this certain program runs
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    Windows 10 'Run as administrator' results in error

    I'm facing a new problem with my computer today. There is a file on my desktop. I can double click it to run it normally. No problems at all. However when I run the file as administrator (right click file -> Run as administrator) I receive the following error message: "Windows cannot access...
  6. deathwinger

    Windows 10 Right clicking on the taskbar not showing recently used documents

    Hey All, Glad these forums exist. I'm sure Windows 10 is going great for everyone and positive there are solutions to any problems I'm having. Right now I'm having an issue with right clicking in the Taskbar. Normally in Windows 7 and 8.1, I could right click on an icon and get a list of...
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    Windows 7 Having troubles trying to register my component.

    Link Removed I'm trying to register activex component but it fails. So far: *Tried making .reg file with the correct parameters, and another one typing the full path too. *Tried from the Run *Tried from the Console as shown on the picture *Tried unregistering then registering again *Checked...
    • Aruane
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    • activex components console permissions registration registry run troubleshooting virtualbox windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Odd run problem looking for structured solution

    I run a program (it happend to be Eclipse ide) for months now and all of a sudden it just returns, a veriy quick hard to see icon and it stops..... After verifying SDK (needed for Eclipse) I decided to reinstall the application(Complete Erase)..... Same behaviour.... (other old programs seem...
    • dreuzel
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    • administration computer debugging eclipse error ide installation logs performance problem process reinstall run sdk software support system troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows 8

    Some of these are new, others are the same keyboard shortcuts we've known for years. Note that "charms" refer to an element of the Metro interface Win + Spacebar : Switch the input language and keyboard layout Win + C : Open the Charms Win + D : Show the desktop Win + E : open Windows Explorer...
    • Mitchell_A
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    • app bar charms cycle desktop explorer innovation input keyboard language lock metro narrator run search settings shortcuts tiles user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Need For Speed:The Run...Give you Opinion??

    This is upcoming game in Need For Speed Series ..give you opinion about this game
    • sentinel
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    • game opinion gaming community need for speed racing run upcoming games video games
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Games
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    Windows 7 running .bat each time computer starts

    i would like to if its possible on windows 7 to run a bat each time computer starts from HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run for example of from startup or its just not possible because of the uac ? i dont want to use task scheduler
  12. Highwayman

    Windows 7 Need for Speed : The Run, announced by EA games as Dx10/11 only

    EA announced today the latest title in the Need for Speed series, Need for Speed: The Run. NFS: The Run takes players on a heart-pounding cross-country race from San Francisco to New York. Launching on November 15, Need for Speed The Run lures players into an underground world of...
    • Highwayman
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    • action announcement black box car chases cross-country directx 11 ea games electronic arts frostbite gaming intense story need for speed racing release run speed track video games
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
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    Windows 7 Resolving Framework Error Linked to Autodesk Program Issues and Registry Key

    Alright so when I used to startup this framework error appeared: Invalid root in registry key "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\win64dll". Someone here mentioned to just go in and delete the win64dll so I did and don't get the error BUT I cannot run a specific...
    • kchadek
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    • autodesk cleanup configuration corruption diagnostics error framework freeware installation javascript key registry repair run software startup troubleshooting win64 windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win7 Keyboard Shortcuts

    Wind Key + # -- Quicklaunch Wind Key + Tab -- Aero Wind Key + F -- Search Wind Key + X -- Mobility Center Wind Key + P -- Projector Wind Key + S -- Launches the OneNote Screen Clipping Tool Wind Key + R -- Run (to use Run box) Wind Key + Left -- Tile Current Window to the Left Wind Key + Right...
    • Adamsappleone
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    • aero application cycle desktop explorer gadgets keyboard lock maximize minimize mobility center my computer projector run screen clipping shortcuts snap taskbar windows 7 zoom
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 remove 'run as admin' function

    how do i remove the run as administrator shield/icon on a program even though the 'run this program as administrator' button isn't selected?
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    Windows 7 How to Access and Run Windows Defender on Windows 7

    How do you run windows defender in Win 7?
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    Windows 7 Terminator Salvation PC game

    Just got this game. Looking at the System Requirements on the back of the DVD case it needs 1024GB of ram lol surely this should be 1024MB. While i am posting this, does anyone else have the PC version and if so how do i get over the wall from the moment the game begins, it lets me know when to...
    • philwhite
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    • crouch game controls gameplay issues jumping pc games run salvation system requirements terminator
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 How to Bypass UAC for a Program After Reinstalling Windows

    I have had a brain fart, and need someone to remind me how to allow a program to run, without having to tell UAC to allow it every time. I did it, one time but now that I have reinstalled, I just can't remember. When I find out, I will go DUH!!!
    • wt.pm
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    • access installation permissions programs reminders run settings uac windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Program Run Issues

    Hi, I am trying to run a program that requires the disk. I have the disk and it is in good condition. I put the disk in and then run the program but the disk will spin up and then slow down. It repeats this on and on. HELP
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    Windows 7 Windows Explorer Problem

    Upgraded from Vista Premium a few days ago, and Windows 7 generally seems to work fine apart from a problem with Windows Explorer crashing everytime I try and access Control Panel, My Computer, Documents etc from the start menu. It then restarts the desktop and does not open the file at all. I...
    • Jay_88
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    • access antivirus beta control panel crash desktop documents explorer issues my computer problem reinstall repair run scannow spyware upgrade windows 7 windows update windows vista
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support