How to: Open the "Run" dialog box in Windows


Introduction

You may either press the keyboard combination Windows key Windows key +R, or you may use your operating system's search feature to search for "run".

Instructions

Method A: Keyboard shortcut

If you have a Windows key on your keyboard, press the Windows key Windows key +R simultaneously.

Method B: Context menu for the Start button

Right-click your Start button. In the list of options that appears, click Run.

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Method C: Search

Windows 11

1) Click your Start button.

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2) In the search field, type run, but do not press Enter. In the list of search results, click Run.

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Windows 10

1) Click your Start button. In the search field, type run, but do not press Enter.

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2) In the list of search results, click Run.

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OUTCOME

The "Run" dialog box appears.

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