Microsoft officially confirmed that it is about to discontinue Windows Control Panel

Along with testing and adding new features to Windows through periodic updates, Microsoft also pays great attention to removing features the company feels are no longer necessary to 'streamline' the system. executive. The name about to appear on Microsoft's death list on Windows was once an extremely useful utility: Control Panel.

Since Windows 10 launched 9 years ago, Microsoft has quietly replaced Control Panel functions with Settings. A large-scale, radical replacement campaign did not happen because Settings did not have all the necessary features. But until now, with Windows 11, this plan has almost been completed.

In fact, the first reports of the issue of removing Control Panel in Windows environments started appearing in 2011, when a leaked Windows 8 screenshot showed that Microsoft was looking to replace Control Panel with "PC settings". This Settings option was created with the intention of making the interface more touch-friendly, although the Control Panel continues to exist in parallel.

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After a long time and countless rumors, Microsoft has finally announced that Control Panel "is in the process of being removed to switch to the Settings application". Additionally, the company also added that there are some compatibility reasons why the old app still exists, providing a more modern and streamlined experience.

Control Panel was first introduced on Windows in 1985 with version 1.0. This utility is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and change system settings. Control Panel contains a collection of applets that include adding or removing hardware and software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options, and network settings.

Settings on Windows 11 now has many new features to replace Control Panel. However, Microsoft understands that there are many users who feel attached to Control Panel, which is why the transition will be gradual.

David Pac

Update 23 August 2024