How to Open the Control Panel
Method 1 of 4:
Windows 10
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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.
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Use the Run dialog.- Press ⊞ Win+R.
- Type control, control.exe, or control panel.
- Hit ↵ Enter or press OK.
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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:
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Use the Settings app search.- Open the Settings app.
- Type control panel and choose the matching result.
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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
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Move the cursor to the bottom-right of your screen. -
Right-click on the Startbutton.
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Choose Control Panel.
Method 3 of 4:
Windows 7
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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'
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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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