If you have recently updated Windows 10 and are somewhat confused about the new interface, so much so that you have no idea where access to the Control Panel and other settings is, here is a useful guide that will help you discover the location of the Control Panel check on the new Microsoft OS.
- Access the Control Panel through the Power User Menu
- Open the Control Panel using the Search Box
- Access the Control Panel by typing a command
- How to create a desktop shortcut
- Create desktop shortcut from Start menu
- Right-click folder or app link on desktop
- See also: Windows 10 control panel on desktop
Access the Control Panel through the Power User Menu
Right click on the Start menu to display the Power User Menu , from here select the Control Panel from the list:
Open the Control Panel using the Search Box
Type Control Panel in the search field of the Search Box and select the result obtained:
It will also be possible to add it to the Start menu , for easier access, by right-clicking on the Control Panel icon and then Move to desktop :
Access the Control Panel by typing a command
It will be possible to run specific Control Panel tools via DigitaCommando . A detailed list of Control Panel commands is available in this article .
How to create a desktop shortcut
There are two ways to create a Control Panel shortcut on the desktop of your Windows 10 device.
Create desktop shortcut from Start menu
Click on Start , then Settings , Personalization , Themes and finally Related Settings and then click on Desktop Icon Settings :
Check the box corresponding to Control Panel , click Apply and finally OK , to confirm:
Right-click folder or app link on desktop
To proceed with this second method, right click on an empty space on your desktop, click on New > Shortcut . Type the following command: % windir% \ system32 \ control.exe , in the Enter the path for the connection field and then click Next to continue:
Give a new link to create and click Finish to complete the operation
