There are many ways to access Settings on Windows 10, and TipsMake has compiled a list of the fastest ways to access Settings on Windows 10 that you can refer to and find the most suitable method for yourself.
Starting with Windows 10, PC Settings was renamed to Settings, offering more settings and customizations. However, many users are confused about how to access Settings on Windows 10. In fact, there are nine different ways to open Settings on Windows 10. Refer to the detailed guide on how to access Settings on Win 10 below from TipsMake.
How to access Settings on Windows 10
Method 1: Using the Start Menu
From your desktop, click on the Start Menu . Within the Start Menu , you will find the Settings option .
If you can't find it, you can try restoring the Settings in the Start Menu on the latest Windows 10, as we've already shared.
Method 2: Use the search tool on Windows 10 to access Settings.
Simply press the Windows key and type " Settings" to have the system automatically search for the Settings application. Alternatively, you can click the Search icon on the Taskbar to open the Windows search tool.
Method 3: Use Action Center to access Settings on Windows 10
The new Windows Notification and Alert Center also houses many of your computer's settings, including Settings .
Click on the icon in the upper right corner of the screen to open the Action Center. Then, select All settings in the Action Center.
Method 4: Use the right-click menu on the Taskbar to access Settings on Windows 10
In some builds of Windows 10, users can open Settings directly from the Taskbar menu . Simply right-click on the Taskbar to open the settings menu, where you'll find the Settings option at the very bottom.
Method 5: Pin to Start Menu to open Settings on Windows 10 faster.
Windows 10 offers users the ability to pin Settings directly to the Start Menu. Simply right-click the Settings icon > Pin to Start to pin Settings to the Start Menu .
Method 6: Use File Explorer to access Settings on Windows 10
Access File Explorer on Windows 10 by clicking This PC on the desktop or pressing the Windows + E key combination . Then, click the This PC icon again and select Open Settings from the Computer menu bar.
Method 7: Use the Control Panel to access Settings on Windows 10
Open Control Panel > User Account > click the "Make changes to my account in PC Settings" tab to quickly access Settings on your Windows 10 computer.
Click on User Accounts.
Next, select " Make changes to my account in PC Settings" to open the Settings on your computer.
Method 8: Use Command Prompt or PowerShell to access Settings on Windows 10
If you prefer a more sophisticated and engaging access method, you might want to try Command Prompt or PowerShell. If you don't know how to access Command Prompt on Windows 10, you can refer to the detailed guide on how to access Command Prompt on Windows 10 that TipsMake has previously published.
In Command Prompt or PowerShell, type the following command and paste it into the blank field: ' start ms-settings:' . Then press Enter to launch Settings.
Method 9: Use keyboard shortcuts to access Settings on Windows 10
As the last and simplest method, just press the Windows key + I to quickly open Settings.
Windows 10 is the latest version of the operating system, boasting many significant improvements over Windows 7 and 8.1. However, after installing Windows 10 and getting used to it, many users are quite confused about how to access some commonly used tools like Settings or Control Panel. TipsMake has a detailed guide on how to access the Control Panel , which you can read for more information.
Meanwhile, Windows 10 is not without its bugs, such as weak or intermittent Wi-Fi connections, and camera issues after the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. However, most of these Windows 10 bugs have fixes and solutions, so users don't need to worry when deciding to update to Windows 10.