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Windows 11’s Run prompt is getting a makeover and a handy extra power – but already there are worries Microsoft will ruin it – December 2025

Author/Source: Darren Allan See the full link here

Takeaway

This article talks about how Microsoft is updating the Run command in Windows 11. You’ll learn what new features are coming, like a modern look and the ability to find files, but also why some people are worried about these changes.


Technical Subject Understandability

Beginner


Analogy/Comparison

Imagine your simple toolbox, where you quickly grab a specific hammer. Now, it’s getting new compartments and features, but you worry it might become too big or filled with things you don’t need, making it harder to find that hammer.


Why It Matters

The Run prompt helps computer users quickly open programs and system tools. For example, if you need to open your computer’s “Device Manager” to check hardware, the Run prompt offers a fast way to do it without clicking through many menus, and changing it too much could slow down these quick tasks.


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