To open windows and programs easier I like to use the Run command box, but some installations of Windows Vista don’t display the Run command on the Start Menu. Here’s how to enable the Run command so it shows up on the Start Menu.

Right-click the taskbar, then left click Properties.

Select the Start Menu tab, then click Customize.

Scroll down through the list, then check the box next to Run command. Click OK until all the windows are closed.

Now click on the Windows Logo icon in the bottom left corner, and you should see the Run command in the Start Menu.

You can also use the shortcut keys Win+r to open the Run command box quickly. Win stands for Windows Logo Key.