How to Open Control Panel in Windows

Use the built-in search., Use the Run dialog., Use File Explorer., Use the Settings app search., Use the Start menu.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: 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.
  2. Step 2: Use the Run dialog.

    Press ⊞ Win+R.

    Type control, control.exe, or control panel.

    Hit ↵ Enter or press OK. , Use the address bar:
    Click the mini arrow next to the icon.

    Select Control Panel from the dropdown.

    Open the executable file:
    Type "%systemroot%\system32\control.exe" into the address bar.

    Hit ↵ Enter or click → at the end of the address bar., Open the Settings app.

    Type control panel and choose the matching result. , Click the Windows icon in the lower-left part of your screen.

    Go to the Apps list.

    Go to Windows System.

    Select Control Panel.
  3. Step 3: Use File Explorer.

  4. Step 4: Use the Settings app search.

  5. Step 5: Use the Start menu.

Detailed Guide

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.

Press ⊞ Win+R.

Type control, control.exe, or control panel.

Hit ↵ Enter or press OK. , Use the address bar:
Click the mini arrow next to the icon.

Select Control Panel from the dropdown.

Open the executable file:
Type "%systemroot%\system32\control.exe" into the address bar.

Hit ↵ Enter or click → at the end of the address bar., Open the Settings app.

Type control panel and choose the matching result. , Click the Windows icon in the lower-left part of your screen.

Go to the Apps list.

Go to Windows System.

Select Control Panel.

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