Learning quick methods of activating the full functionality in Windows 7 can help increase productivity by making routine tasks simpler. The "Run" command in the Windows operating system can be used to quickly access many functions and programs on your computer such as the command prompt, folder properties, Microsoft programs, shared folder, system information and many other settings and configuration boxes.http://mypchell.com/guides/34-guides/69-156-useful-run-commands Accessing the "Run" command can be a bit cumbersome. You can add the command to your start menu for quick keyboard access. This Windows 7 guide presents a step-by-step outline of how to remove or add the run command to the start menu on your computer.

Close any open programs or folders on your desktop. Clutter can make changing settings more difficult and may lead to errors, so it is a good practice to always close open items before making changes on your computer.

Open the start menu and right-click on any blank space. Select "Properties" from the pop-up menu. The "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" box will appear. Click on the "Start Menu" tab if it is not already pre-selected.

Click on the "Customize" button in the top right-hand corner of the "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" box. The "Customize Start Menu" box will appear. Scroll to the bottom of the list and search for the "Run command" list item. Select the box next to "Run command" and press the "OK" button to add the "Run" command to your Start menu. To remove the "Run" command, unclick the box next to "Run command" and press "OK". After you make your start menu adjustment, ensure the change has been made by looking for the "Run" command in your start menu.

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