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Updated on 2025-04-14

Detailed explanation of the 11 most used commands in Windows Vista

Vista is described by many users as being too gorgeous, which brings a situation where system resources are occupied too much. Many users say that Vista has done too much, but in fact, if you are good at using commands, it can greatly simplify operations and even bring you a lot of surprises.

Below I will introduce you to the eleven most common commands under Windows Vista. You just need to enter the corresponding command in the "Run box" to enjoy the strange fun brought by the command line.

1. Remote assistance: This is a very practical function, especially a novices. When you are helpless in the face of machine failures, you can use this function to ask friends on the Internet for help and let them operate directly on your machine.

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2. Computer Management: This is a comprehensive management interface where you can view and configure various components of the machine.

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3. System Restore: By default, the machine will automatically create many restore points, and this command uses these restore points to restore the computer system to the previous state.

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4. System properties: View basic information about the computer's system settings

Command:  system

5. System information: Many software set this button (such as Office) on the "About" interface, where you can view detailed information about hardware settings and software settings.

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6. Disable UAC: Do you often encounter this thing? As soon as you run the executable program, you will pop up and ask if you continue? This is the new feature of Vista - user account control. If you don't like it, you can disable the function through the following command, and you need to restart after running.

Command:  /k %windir%\System32\ ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

If you want to re-enable UAC, you can use this command:  /k %windir%\System32\ ADD HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

7. Registry Editor: The registry is the core of Windows and is also a paradise for many experts to display their level. This tool has been around since Win95, and Vista is no exception, but has been changed to 32-bit.

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8. About Windows: Almost every software has an "About" dialog box to display version and copyright information, and Windows is of course no exception.

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9. Task Manager: In WinXP, just press Ctrl+Alt+Delete at the same time to call up the window, which can display detailed information about the programs and processes running by the computer. But it is not that convenient under Vista, you need to use the following commands.

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10. IP configuration: Want to know what the status of your IP network configuration is? Enter the following command to see.

Command:  /k %windir%\system32\

11. System startup settings: Adjust the settings of your Windows Vista startup project and remove unnecessary and suspicious startup programs.

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