50+ Essential Windows 11 URI Commands!
Tags: beginners, tutorial, tips, windows11
Published: 2024-07-04 08:50:00

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.