- control smscfgrc (for ConfigMgr Client applet)
- control printers (for devices & printers)
- sysdm.cpl (for System Properties, joining workgroup/domain)
- mstsc -v:<serverName> (for RDP session)
- dsa.msc (for ADUC)
- gpmc.msc (for Group Pol Mgmt Console)
- gpedit.msc (for Local Grou Pol Console)
- devmgmt.msc (Device Management)
- lusrmgr.msc (local users mgmt console)
- mmc.exe (blank mmc console – add your snap-ins)
- ncpa.cpl (Network Connections)
- appwiz.cpl opens add/remove programs
- certmgr.msc opens certificate manager
- certlm.msc Local computer certificate management instead of going through MMC to add it
- diskmgmt.msc (Disk Management)