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Rundll32.exe With Windows

Syntax for using Rundll32.exe The syntax for using Rundll32.exe must be followed precisely and is as follows: RUNDLL32.EXE , There are a number of commands employing Rundll32.exe that can be entered into Start-Run, a command window, or used in scripts. A common use is to open various Control Panel applets. (Another method specific to Control Panel is discussed here.) For example, to open the Control Panel applet for configuring the display properties enter RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0 Different tabs for the Desktop applet can be opened by changing the number at the end that is part of the argument. All of the Control Panel applets and their tabs can be opened this way by using the relevant CPL file and the appropriate tab number as arguments. The operating system also uses this method to display Control Panel. In fact, Control Panel applications are the most commonly mentioned examples in discussions of using Rundll32.exe. Examples of some diff...