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.
