6 Powerful Ways to Run Commands on Windows: Beyond CMD and Win + R #cmd #powershell #winr #win+r #taskmanager Ctrl+Shift+Esc

 Yes, aside from `Win + R` and **Command Prompt** (CMD), there are several other ways to run commands in Windows:

1. **PowerShell**:

   - PowerShell is more powerful than Command Prompt and can handle advanced scripts and system commands.

   - To open PowerShell, press `Win + X` and select **Windows PowerShell** or **Terminal** (on newer versions).

   - You can also type `powershell` in **Run** (`Win + R`), Command Prompt, or the **Search** box.

2. **Task Manager**:

   - Task Manager has an option to run new tasks. Press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` to open Task Manager, go to **File > Run new task**, and type the command.

   - This is useful if you need to run a command with administrator privileges.

3. **Windows Terminal**:

   - Windows Terminal is a modern tool that allows you to run multiple command-line interfaces, like PowerShell, Command Prompt, and even WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux).

   - Open Windows Terminal by pressing `Win + X` and selecting **Windows Terminal**.

4. **Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL)**:

   - If you have WSL installed, you can run Linux-based commands directly on Windows.

   - Open WSL from **Terminal**, **PowerShell**, or type `wsl` in **Run** (`Win + R`) or Command Prompt.

5. **File Explorer Address Bar**:

   - You can type commands directly in the File Explorer’s address bar. For instance, type `cmd`, `powershell`, or even `ms-settings:` to open specific settings.

6. **Shortcuts and Desktop Icons**:

   - Create shortcuts to commands and place them on the desktop or in the Start menu. Right-click the desktop, go to **New > Shortcut**, and enter the command path.

Each method provides flexibility depending on your preference or the specific command you’re running.