Run — Windows XP

Run for Windows XP — run it in your browser

The Run dialog: type a program name, folder or web address and press Enter.

▶ Open Run in Windows XP

About Run in Windows XP

Start → Run (or Windows key + R) is the quickest way to launch anything in XP: notepad, calc, cmd, regedit, mspaint, control, explorer, or a URL.

What works in this simulator

  • Type notepad, calc, cmd, mspaint, regedit, control and more
  • Browse button and history drop-down
  • Opens folders and web addresses
  • Enter = OK, Esc = Cancel

Frequently asked questions

How do I open the Run dialog in Windows XP?
Click Start > Run, or press the Windows key + R.
Which commands work in the Run dialog?
In the simulator: notepad, calc, cmd, mspaint, wordpad, regedit, control, explorer, winmine, sol and more, as well as folder paths like C:\ and web addresses.

This is a free recreation of Windows XP Professional SP2 (Luna blue theme) written in HTML, CSS and JavaScript — nothing is downloaded or installed, and your files stay in your own browser. Open the full Windows XP desktop.

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