In Windows 7, Microsoft removed the Run command option from the Start menu. I know for me, this was almost a huge loss. However, the reason Microsoft did that is that they added a Search box at the bottom of the Start menu. While it functions fairly similarly to the Run command, its not exactly the same. You can always access the Run command option by hitting the Windows Key + R, but if you prefer to have it in your Start menu, here’s how you get it back.
- Right click on your Start menu and select Properties.
- If not already selected, select the Start Menu tab. Click on the button that says ‘Customize…’
- Scroll about 2/3 of the way down the list and click on the checkbox that says ‘Run command’
- Click OK to close the Customize screen. Then click OK again to close the Start Menu Properties screen.
You should now have the ‘Run…’ option in your Start Menu.
We always encourage you to root around the screens and discover other features you can add. For example, you can also add additional features to the start menu, like adding the ability to have the items in the Control Panel display in the Start Menu, adding the Administrative Tools option (the same information that is in Control Panel, Administrative Tools). Give this a try and see how it works for you.
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