How to Open the Control Panel
Method 1 of 4:
Windows 10
- Use the built-in search.
- Windows 10 users can simply search control panelvia the search bar on their taskbar. If that isn't present, press the Start button and begin typing.
- Select the matching result.
- Use the Run dialog.
- Press ⊞ Win+R.
- Type control, control.exe, or control panel.
- Hit ↵ Enter or press OK.
- Use File Explorer.
- Use the address bar dropdown:
- Click the mini arrow next to the icon.
- Select Control Panel from the dropdown.
- Open the executable file:
- Type "%systemroot%system32control.exe" into the address bar.
- Hit ↵ Enter or click → at the end of the address bar.[1]
- Use the address bar dropdown:
- Use the Settings app search.
- Open the Settings app.
- Type control panel and choose the matching result.
- Use the Start menu.
- Click the Windows icon in the lower-left part of your screen.
- Go to the Apps list.
- Go to Windows System.
- Select Control Panel.
Method 2 of 4:
Windows 8.1 and 8
- Move the cursor to the bottom-right of your screen.
- Right-click on the Start
- Choose Control Panel.
Method 3 of 4:
Windows 7
- Locate the Windows icon in the bottom left corner.
- Find and click "Control panel."
- You've opened the control panel!
Method 4 of 4:
Windows 'Run Box'
- Locate the Windows icon on your keyboard, press it and press 'R' at the same time. A window will pop up.
- Type in control admintools. This will open a unique way of accessing the Control panel, and you will be able to click on shortcuts that will allow you to change settings.
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