How to Open the Control Panel

This updated guide examines How to Open the Control Panel and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 4:

Windows 10

1. Use the built-in search.
   • Windows 10 users can simply searchcontrol panelvia the search bar on their taskbar. If that isn't present, press the Start button and begin typing.
   • Select the matching result.
2. Use the Run dialog.
   • Press?Win+R.
   • Typecontrol,control.exe, orcontrol panel.
   • Hit?Enteror pressOK.
3. UseFile Explorer.
   • Use the address bar dropdown:
     • Click the mini arrow next to the icon.
     • SelectControl Panelfrom the dropdown.
   • Open the executable file:
     • Type "%systemroot%system32control.exe" into the address bar.
     • Hit?Enteror click?at the end of the address bar.^[1]
4. Use the Settings app search.
   • Open the Settings app.
   • Typecontrol paneland choose the matching result.
5. Use the Start menu.
   • Click the Windows icon in the lower-left part of your screen.
   • Go to the Apps list.
   • Go toWindows System.
   • SelectControl Panel.

Method 2of 4:

Windows 8.1 and 8

1. Move the cursor to the bottom-right of your screen.
2. Right-click on the Startbutton.
3. ChooseControl Panel.

Method 3of 4:

Windows 7

1. Locate the Windows icon in the bottom left corner.
2. Find and click "Control panel. "
   • You've opened the control panel!

Method 4of 4:

Windows 'Run Box'

1. Locate the Windows icon on your keyboard, press it and press 'R' at the same time. A window will pop up.
2. Type incontrol 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.