Common Win+R "shell:" Commands Ctrl-R shell:appsfolder shell:desktop — Opens the Desktop folder. shell:downloads — Opens Downloads. shell:startup — Opens the Startup folder (apps that auto-start). shell:recent — Opens Recent Items. shell:appdata — Opens AppData (user settings and cache). shell:documents — Opens your Documents folder. shell:pictures — Opens Pictures folder. shell:programs — Opens Start Menu Programs folder. shell:sendto — Opens the SendTo context menu folder. shell:controlpanelfolder — Opens the Control Panel.