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50+ Essential Windows 11 URI Commands!

URI stands for Uniform Resource Identifier, and it is used to open specific settings pages or perform actions on your Windows PC. You need to use these URI commands in the Run Dialog box or Run Window to access these tasks. You can simply launch the Run Window using the keyboard shortcut WinKey + R.

URI commands save time by letting you jump directly to the settings you need. This is handy for IT professionals and anyone who often adjusts system settings. You can create shortcuts with URI commands to quickly open your most-used settings or apps. URI commands are useful in support guides or forums, making it easy for others to follow steps to fix issues or change settings. I have listed below the commonly used and essential URI commands for Windows 11.

System

Command Description
ms-settings: Open the Settings app
ms-settings:about Open the About section
ms-settings:activation Open Activation settings
ms-settings:display Open Display settings
ms-settings:notifications Open Notifications settings
ms-settings:power Open Power & Sleep settings
ms-settings:storagesense Open Storage Sense settings
ms-settings:tabletmode Open Tablet Mode settings
ms-settings:batterysaver Open Battery Saver settings
ms-settings:batterysaver-settings Open Battery Saver settings page
ms-settings:batterysaver-usagedetails Open Battery usage details
ms-settings:batterysaver-batterysaver Open Battery Saver settings

Devices

Command Description
ms-settings:devices Open Devices settings
ms-settings:connecteddevices Open Connected Devices settings
ms-settings:bluetooth Open Bluetooth settings
ms-settings:printers Open Printers & Scanners settings
ms-settings:mousetouchpad Open Mouse & Touchpad settings
ms-settings:touchpad Open Touchpad settings
ms-settings:typing Open Typing settings
ms-settings:autoplay Open AutoPlay settings
ms-settings:usb Open USB settings

Network & Internet

Command Description
ms-settings:network Open Network & Internet settings
ms-settings:network-status Open Network Status settings
ms-settings:network-wifi Open Wi-Fi settings
ms-settings:network-wifi-settings Open Wi-Fi settings page
ms-settings:network-ethernet Open Ethernet settings
ms-settings:network-dialup Open Dial-up settings
ms-settings:network-vpn Open VPN settings
ms-settings:network-airplanemode Open Airplane mode settings
ms-settings:network-mobilehotspot Open Mobile hotspot settings
ms-settings:datausage Open Data usage settings
ms-settings:network-proxy Open Proxy settings

Personalization

Command Description
ms-settings:personalization Open Personalization settings
ms-settings:personalization-background Open Background settings
ms-settings:personalization-colors Open Colors settings
ms-settings:personalization-lockscreen Open Lock screen settings
ms-settings:personalization-themes Open Themes settings
ms-settings:personalization-start Open Start settings
ms-settings:personalization-taskbar Open Taskbar settings

Accounts

Command Description
ms-settings:emailandaccounts Open Email & Accounts settings
ms-settings:yourinfo Open Your info settings
ms-settings:signinoptions Open Sign-in options
ms-settings:workplace Open Access work or school settings
ms-settings:family Open Family & other users settings
ms-settings:sync Open Sync your settings

Time & Language

Command Description
ms-settings:dateandtime Open Date & Time settings
ms-settings:regionformatting Open Region settings
ms-settings:regionlanguage Open Language settings
ms-settings:region Open Region settings
ms-settings:region-language Open Language settings

Gaming

Command Description
ms-settings:gaming Open Gaming settings
ms-settings:gaming-gamebar Open Game Bar settings
ms-settings:gaming-gamedvr Open Game DVR settings
ms-settings:gaming-broadcasting Open Broadcasting settings
ms-settings:gaming-gamemode Open Game Mode settings

Ease of Access

Command Description
ms-settings:easeofaccess Open Ease of Access settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-narrator Open Narrator settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-magnifier Open Magnifier settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-highcontrast Open High contrast settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-closedcaptioning Open Closed captioning settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-keyboard Open Keyboard settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-mouse Open Mouse settings
ms-settings:easeofaccess-otheroptions Open Other options

Privacy

Command Description
ms-settings:privacy Open Privacy settings
ms-settings:privacy-location Open Location settings
ms-settings:privacy-webcam Open Camera settings
ms-settings:privacy-microphone Open Microphone settings
ms-settings:privacy-contacts Open Contacts settings
ms-settings:privacy-calendar Open Calendar settings
ms-settings:privacy-callhistory Open Call history settings
ms-settings:privacy-email Open Email settings
ms-settings:privacy-messaging Open Messaging settings
ms-settings:privacy-radios Open Radios settings
ms-settings:privacy-customdevices Open Custom devices settings
ms-settings:privacy-backgroundapps Open Background apps settings
ms-settings:privacy-appdiagnostics Open App diagnostics settings
ms-settings:privacy-automaticfiledownloads Open Automatic file downloads settings
ms-settings:privacy-documents Open Documents settings
ms-settings:privacy-pictures Open Pictures settings
ms-settings:privacy-videos Open Videos settings
ms-settings:privacy-broadfilesystemaccess Open Broad file system access settings
ms-settings:privacy-feedback Open Feedback settings
ms-settings:privacy-activityhistory Open Activity history settings
ms-settings:privacy-notifications Open Notifications settings
ms-settings:privacy-accountinfo Open Account info settings
ms-settings:privacy-phonecalls Open Phone calls settings
ms-settings:privacy-otherdevices Open Other devices settings
ms-settings:privacy-backgroundtasks Open Background tasks settings
ms-settings:privacy-syncwithdevices Open Sync with devices settings

Update & Security

Command Description
ms-settings:windowsupdate Open Windows Update settings
ms-settings:windowsupdate-action Open Windows Update actions
ms-settings:windowsupdate-options Open Windows Update options
ms-settings:windowsupdate-restartoptions Open Windows Update restart options
ms-settings:windowsupdate-history Open Windows Update history
ms-settings:windowsupdate-advancedoptions Open Windows Update advanced options
ms-settings:windowsdefender Open Windows Defender
ms-settings:backup Open Backup settings
ms-settings:troubleshoot Open Troubleshoot settings
ms-settings:recovery Open Recovery settings
ms-settings:findmydevice Open Find My Device settings
ms-settings:developers Open For developers settings

Apps

Command Description
ms-settings:appsfeatures Open Apps & features settings
ms-settings:optionalfeatures Open Optional features settings
ms-settings:defaultapps Open Default apps settings
ms-settings:offline-maps Open Offline maps settings
ms-settings:appsforwebsites Open Apps for websites settings

These commands can be used to quickly navigate to specific settings pages in Windows 11.

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