The Control Panel has been used in Windows operating systems since Windows versions 2.0. Therefore, users are very accustomed to it and can no longer do without it. But, in the Start menu there is no longer a link to the Control Panel; instead, using the Start menu, you can open a new settings panel called Settings. Nevertheless, everyone’s favorite “Control Panel” remains in the system and can be opened. Now you will learn how to find the Control Panel in Windows 10.
Method number 1. Right click on the “Start” button.
The easiest way to find the Control Panel in Windows 10 is to click right click mouse on the "Start" button. After this, a small menu will open, in which there will be a “Control Panel” item.
Method number 2: Search in the Start menu.
By searching the Start menu, you can launch any program or system tool. You can also use it to find the control panel. To do this, simply open the Start menu and type “control panel.” After this, the system itself will find the Control Panel and show it to you.
Method number 3. Executing the “control” command.
You can also find the panel Windows management 10 using the Run menu. To do this, press the key combination Windows + R and in the window that opens, enter the command “control”.
This command can also be executed using the Command Prompt.
Method number 4. Create a shortcut.
If you use Control Panel frequently in Windows 10, you can create a shortcut to it on your desktop. To do this, right-click on the desktop and select “Create – Shortcut”.
After this, a window will appear in which you need to specify the location of the object. Here, simply enter the “control” command discussed above. After that, click on the “Next” button.
At the next stage, you need to enter the name of the shortcut and click on the “Finish” button.
As a result, a shortcut to the Control Panel will appear on your desktop. If you wish, you can configure the opening of this shortcut using a key combination. To do this, open the shortcut properties and set the desired key combination in the “Shortcut” field.
After saving the shortcut properties, you will be able to use the keyboard shortcut of your choice.
The Start menu has reappeared, almost the same as in Windows 7. But, unlike Windows 7, there is no longer a “Control Panel” item in the Start menu. Therefore, many users who switched from Windows 7 to Windows 10 are interested in how to open the Control Panel in Windows 10.
Method No. 1. Context menu of the Start button.
In the operating room Windows system 10 You can open Control Panel in several ways. The easiest way is to right-click on the button in the lower left corner of the desktop. Right click will open a large context menu, with which you can access many system utilities and tools. Here you can also open the Control Panel.
It should be added that this context menu can also be opened using the keyboard; for this you need to use the combination Windows keys-X.
Method #2: Add Control Panel to the Start menu.
If the previous one seems inconvenient to you, then you can add the “Control Panel” menu item to the Start menu. To do this, right-click on an empty space on the taskbar and select “Properties”.
After this, the “Taskbar and Start Menu Properties” window will open in front of you. Here you need to go to the “Start Menu” tab.
On the Start Menu tab, click the Customize button.
This will open the “Customize Start Menu” window. Here you need to check the box next to the “Control Panel” function and close all windows by clicking on the “OK” button
After this, the “Control Panel” item should appear in the Start menu.
Method number 3. Search in the Start menu.
You can also use the search bar in the Start menu. To do this, open the Start menu and enter search bar the phrase "Control Panel". The Control Panel will then appear at the top of the search results.
Method number 4. “Run” menu.
Another way to open the Control Panel in Windows 10 is through the Run menu. Press combination Windows-R keys to open the Run menu. After that, enter the command “control panel” in the line that appears and press the enter key.
You can also use the “control” command, it will also open the Control Panel.
Here is a summary table of the names of all standard Windows 7 Control Panel items that may be useful for launching the latest command line and creating shortcuts.
| Russian element name | English element name | Team |
| Control Panel | Control Panel | control |
| Windows CardSpace | Windows CardSpace | control /name Microsoft.CardSpace |
| Windows SideShow | Windows SideShow | control /name Microsoft.WindowsSideShow |
| Autorun | AutoPlay | control /name Microsoft.AutoPlay |
| Offline files | Offline Files | control /name Microsoft.OfflineFiles |
| Administration | Administrative Tools | control /name Microsoft.AdministrativeTools |
| Archiving and recovery | Backup and Restore | control /name Microsoft.BackupAndRestore |
| Biometric devices | Biometric Devices | control /name Microsoft.BiometricDevices |
| Windows Firewall | Windows Firewall | control /name Microsoft.WindowsFirewall |
| Recovery | Recovery | control /name Microsoft.Recovery |
| Desktop gadgets | Desktop Gadgets | control /name Microsoft.DesktopGadgets |
| Date and Time | Date and Time | control /name Microsoft.DateAndTime |
| Location sensor and other sensors | Location and Other Sensors | control /name Microsoft.LocationAndOtherSensors |
| device Manager | Device Manager | control /name Microsoft.DeviceManager |
| Credential Manager | Credential Manager | control /name Microsoft.CredentialManager |
| Home group | HomeGroup | control /name Microsoft.HomeGroup |
| Windows Defender | Windows Defender | control /name Microsoft.WindowsDefender |
| Sound | Sound | control /name Microsoft.Sound |
| Notification area icons | Notification Area Icons | control /name Microsoft.NotificationAreaIcons |
| Gaming devices | Game Controllers | control /name Microsoft.GameControllers |
| Infrared communication | Infrared | control /name Microsoft.Infrared |
| Folder "Fonts" | Fonts Folder | control /name Microsoft.Fonts |
| Indexing Options | Indexing Options | control /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions |
| Folder Options | Folder Options | control /name Microsoft.FolderOptions |
| Options tablet computer | Tablet PC Settings | control /name Microsoft.TabletPCSettings |
| Feather and touch devices | Pen and Touch | control /name Microsoft.PenAndTouch |
| Personalization | Personalization | control /name Microsoft.Personalization |
| Connections to remote desktops and RemoteApp applications | Remote Desktop Connection | control /name Microsoft.RemoteAppAndDesktopConnections |
| Getting programs | Get Programs | control /name Microsoft.GetPrograms |
| Getting Started | Getting Started | control /name Microsoft.GettingStarted |
| Programs and components | Programs and Features | control /name Microsoft.ProgramsAndFeatures |
| Default programs | Default Programs | control /name Microsoft.DefaultPrograms |
| Speech recognition | Speech Recognition | control /name Microsoft.SpeechRecognition |
| Default location | Default Location | control /name Microsoft.DefaultLocation |
| Parental Controls | Parental Controls | control /name Microsoft.ParentalControls |
| Taskbar and Start menu properties | Taskbar and Start Menu | control /name Microsoft.TaskbarAndStartMenu |
| Properties of speech | Text to Speech | control /name Microsoft.TextToSpeech |
| Properties: iSCSI Initiator | iSCSI Initiator Properties | control /name Microsoft.iSCSIInitiator |
| Properties: Internet | Internet Properties | control /name Microsoft.InternetOptions |
| Properties: Keyboard | Keyboard Properties | control /name Microsoft.Keyboard |
| Properties: Mouse | Mouse Properties | control /name Microsoft.Mouse |
| System | System | control /name Microsoft.System |
| Scanners and cameras | Scanners and Cameras | control /name Microsoft.ScannersAndCameras |
| Nearby users | People Near Me | control /name Microsoft.PeopleNearMe |
| Counters and Productivity Tools | Performance Information and Tools | control /name Microsoft.PerformanceInformationAndTools |
| Phone and modem | Phone and Modem | control /name Microsoft.PhoneAndModem |
| Color management | Color Management | control /name Microsoft.ColorManagement |
| Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting | control /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting |
| Devices and Printers | Devices and Printers | control /name Microsoft.DevicesAndPrinters |
| Accounts users | User Accounts | control /name Microsoft.UserAccounts |
| Windows Mobility Center | Windows Mobility Center | control /name Microsoft.MobilityCenter |
| Center Windows updates | Windows Update | control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate |
| Help Center | Action Center | control /name Microsoft.ActionCenter |
| Sync Center | Sync Center | control /name Microsoft.SyncCenter |
| Accessibility Center | Ease of Access Center | control /name Microsoft.EaseOfAccessCenter |
| Network Control Center and shared access | Network and Sharing Center | control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter |
| BitLocker Drive Encryption | BitLocker Drive Encryption | control /name Microsoft.BitLockerDriveEncryption |
| Screen (text size) | Display (size of text) | control /name Microsoft.Display |
| Power supply | Power Options | control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions |
| Region and Language | Region and Language | control /name Microsoft.RegionAndLanguage |
If not in the system required device, drivers, or certain components, the corresponding Control Panel item may not launch.
