- The system will display a sub-menu, select Control Panel .
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Method 2: Using Run
- Press the Windows + R key combination on the computer keyboard - In the Run
dialog box , enter Control or Control Panel in the blank box => OK .
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Method 3. Using the Start Menu
- Click the Start button (Windows icon) at the bottom of the screen
- Type Control Panel in the search bar and select it from the list of results.
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Method 4. Using File Explorer
- Open File Explorer or go to This PC ( My Computer )
- Type Control Panel in the address bar => press Enter
Method 5: Using Cortana
- Type Control into the Cortana search engine , next to the Start Menu icon .
- Open the control panel from the list of results.
Method 6: Use the Control Panel shortcut from the Start Menu
- Press the Windows key or click the Start Menu button to open the Metro application settings and interface display panel.
- Then, click the All Apps tab and scroll down to the Windows System folder => select Control Panel.
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Method 7: Using the Toolbar on the Taskbar (more complicated)
- Right- click on the Taskbar , then select Toolbars => Desktop .
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- In the Toolbars bar , you open the Control Panel.
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There are currently many ways to open Control Panel on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, from simple methods such as using the Start Menu, Run shortcut, to more complex ways. Depending on your needs and your level of familiarity with the operating system, you can choose the method that is most convenient and quick.
Now that you know the tricks to quickly access Control Panel, you can continue to explore how to manage applications and monitor system performance using Task Manager. Check out the article on how to effectively use Task Manager on Windows to optimize your computer.