{"id":7741,"date":"2023-07-26T14:56:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T14:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=7741"},"modified":"2025-10-16T19:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T19:21:46","slug":"open-control-panel-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/open-control-panel-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 10 Control Panel: Where to Find It and How to Use It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you know how to get to Control Panel on Windows 10, it&#8217;ll give you access to most of the tools to adjust or customize your PC. You can edit your graphic settings, account features, hardware settings, etc.<\/p>\n<p>In previous Windows versions, the Control Panel was easy to find. It was at the Start menu or File Explorer. However, it\u2019s not as straightforward to locate in Windows 10, which can be confusing.<\/p>\n<p>So where is Control Panel in Windows 10? Keep reading to find several easy ways to find the Control Panel and how to use it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Open Control Panel on Windows 10?<\/h2>\n<p>In this section, we\u2019ll answer the question, \u201cWhere is the Control\u00a0Panel?\u201d There are several ways to find the Control Panel. Let\u2019s go through them:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Use the Start Menu<\/h3>\n<p>You can use Windows Search to search for any application or program on your computer, including the Control Panel. If you want to search for Windows 10 Control Panel, follow the below steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type\u00a0<code>Control Panel<\/code>\u00a0in the <em>Search box<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>Control Panel<\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in the search results to open.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/open-control-panel-via-the-Start-Menu.png\" alt=\"Click <em>Control Panel<\/em><strong> <\/strong>in the search results to open \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If you plan to use the Control Panel often, you can right-click on the icon and click Pin to taskbar for quick access.<\/p>\n<div class=\"shcode-askquestion\">\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__heading\">Need help with your PC?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"shcode-askquestion__text\">Try our <a href=\"https:\/\/qa.auslogics.com\/questions\/most_commented\" target=\"_blank\">Ask a Question<\/a> service &mdash; our experts will diagnose and resolve your PC issues completely free of charge.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>2. Use the Run Dialog Box<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to open the Control Panel is the Run dialog box. Here\u2019s how to open Control Panel from Run:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press <code>Window + R<\/code>\u00a0to launch the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Control Panel<\/code>\u00a0in the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-the-Run-Dialog-Box-to-Open-Control-Panel-Windows-10-.png\" alt=\"Use the Run Dialog Box to Open Control Panel Windows 10\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>OK<\/em>\u00a0to run the <em>Control Panel<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Open-Control-Panel-via-Run.png\" alt=\"Open Control Panel via Run\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>3. Use the Command Prompt<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to open Control Panel using the command prompt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>command prompt<\/code> in the search bar and click to launch the program. Another way is to press <code>Windows + R<\/code>\u00a0to start the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box. Then type <code>cmd<\/code>\u00a0to open the <em>Control Panel<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Open-Control-Panel-via-Command-Prompt.png\" alt=\"Open Control Panel via Command Prompt\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">When the command prompt starts, type <code>Control Panel<\/code> and press <code>Enter<\/code>\u00a0to open <em>Control Panel<\/em> from CMD .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-Command-Prompt-to-Access-the-Control-Panel.png\" alt=\"Use Command Prompt to Access the Control Panel\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>4. Use the PowerShell Command<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to know how to get to Control Panel using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techtarget.com\/searchwindowsserver\/definition\/PowerShell\" rel=\"nofollow\">PowerShell command<\/a>, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the <code>Windows key + R<\/code>\u00a0to run the <em>Run dialog<\/em> box.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>shell:ControlPanelFolder<\/code>\u00a0to open the shell command.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <em>OK<\/em>\u00a0to open the <em>Control Panel<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Open-Control-Panel-via-PowerShell.png\" alt=\"Open Control Panel via PowerShell\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Another option is to open <em>PowerShell<\/em> by typing <code>PowerShell<\/code>\u00a0in the search bar. When the program opens, type <code>Control Panel<\/code> \u00a0to run the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Open-Control-Panel-with-PowerShell.png\" alt=\"Open Control Panel with PowerShell\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/most-useful-powershell-commands-cheat-sheet-with-examples\/\">Most Useful Powershell Commands: Cheat Sheet<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. Use the Task Manager<\/h3>\n<p>You can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifewire.com\/task-manager-2626025\" rel=\"nofollow\">Task Manager<\/a> as a Control Panel \u00a0shortcut . Here\u2019s how to do it:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the <em>Task Manager.<\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <em>File<\/em> from the menu bar.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <em>Run a New Task<\/em> from the sub-menu.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Open-Control-Panel-via-Task-Manager.png\" alt=\"Open Control Panel via Task Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>control.exe<\/code>\u00a0when the <em>New Task<\/em> box displays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Access-Control-Panel-via-Task-Manager.png\" alt=\"Access Control Panel via Task Manager\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>6. Use the Settings<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to run Control Panel \u00a0from settings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on <em>Windows icon<\/em> and click on <em>Settings<\/em>. You can also type <code>settings<\/code> in the search bar and click on it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <code>Control Panel<\/code> in the search field to open the <em>Control Panel<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Use-the-Settings-to-Launch-Control-Panel-.png\" alt=\"Use the Settings to Launch Control Panel\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to Use Control Panel in Windows 10<\/h2>\n<p>When you open the Control Panel, you&#8217;ll see various categories according to the type of settings and customizations they provide. Windows 10&#8217;s Control Panel is divided into several categories. Let&#8217;s go through them:<\/p>\n<h3>1. System and Security<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Maintenance and Security<\/strong>This option gives you an overview of your computer&#8217;s security and maintenance status. You troubleshoot issues, change security settings, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/do-i-need-manually-check-for-win10-updates\/\">check for updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Action Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Action Center gathers notifications and offers quick access to various system features, such as Wi-Fi and battery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Windows Firewall\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Windows Firewall gives you the option <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/how-to-configure-windows-7-firewall\" rel=\"nofollow\">to manage the Windows Firewall settings<\/a>. This setting regulates both inbound and outgoing network connections.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BitLocker Drive Encryption<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can control your encrypted drives in this section if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/protect-bitlocker-encrypted-documents\/\">BitLocker<\/a> is enabled.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-encrypt-data-in-windows-10\/\">Advanced Data Protection: How to Encrypt Files in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. Network and Internet<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Network and Sharing Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this section, you can manage network connections, establish new connections, and solve network-related difficulties.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-fix-cant-connect-to-this-network-error-on-windows-10-11\/\">How to Fix Can&#8217;t Connect to this Network Error on Windows 10\/11<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Internet Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In this category, you can configure Internet settings such as security, privacy, and proxy configurations in Internet Options.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/speed-up-internet\/\">Tips on How to Speed Up Your Internet Connection<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. Hardware and Sound<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Device Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can view and manage the hardware components installed on your computer using the Device Manager. You can fix hardware issues, disable devices, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">update drivers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-error-code-45-in-device-manager\/\">How to Fix Error Code 45 in Device Manager?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sound<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The sound settings help you configure audio devices, modify sound settings, and set up audio input and output devices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Power Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By changing power plans and settings, you can configure what occurs while your computer is idle or when you click the power button in this category.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-cant-access-complete-power-options\/\">[FIXED] Can\u2019t access complete power options in Windows issue<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. Programs<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Uninstall a Program<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Uninstall a Program section allows you to see and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-uninstall-programs-in-windows-10\/\">uninstall any applications<\/a> on your computer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/make-system-lighter-by-removing-unneeded-items\/\">How to Uninstall Programs on Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Default Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can set default programs from numerous file types and protocols in this category.<\/p>\n<h3>5. User Accounts<\/h3>\n<p><strong>User account<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This section allows you to manage user accounts, create new accounts, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-save-passwords-securely\/\">change passwords<\/a>, and change user privileges.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Appearance and Personalization<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Personalization<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Personalization allows you to change the themes, colors, and desktop background, including the screensaver settings.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udccc Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-cant-access-complete-power-options\/\">How to Set a Dual Monitor Wallpaper on Windows 10 and 11?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Display<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can change the scaling, rotation, and screen resolution options in the Display section.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Taskbar and Navigation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Taskbar and Navigation help you to set your preferred navigation and taskbar settings.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-block cta-block_native top\" data-cta-type=\"native\" data-cta-position=\"bottom\">\r\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__top\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__text_native\">Unlock the full potential of your computer with  <a href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed,<\/a> your all-in-one maintenance and optimization tool. Designed to clean junk files, enhance system performance, and improve startup times, it ensures your PC runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Experience faster load times and a more efficient system today\u2014download Auslogics BoostSpeed and take control of your computer's performance!<\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"cta-block__btn-group top\">\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__download-btn\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\">Download for Free<\/a>\r\n        <a class=\"cta-block__learn-more\" href=\"\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Learn More<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>7. Clock and Region<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date and Time<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can configure automatic time synchronization, the system&#8217;s date and time, and the time zone in this section<\/p>\n<p><strong>Region<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Region allows you to set regional language, format, and location preferences.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Ease of Access<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ease of Access Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can make tools like the on-screen keyboard, narrator, and magnifier more accessible to you using the Ease of Access option.<\/p>\n<h3>9. Administrative Tools<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Computer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This section lets you access advanced system management tools like Event Viewer, Disk Administration, etc.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve discussed extensively how to open Control Panel on Windows 10 in this guide. Go through them and use the various options that best suit you. The Control Panel is a powerful tool that helps you to access advanced system settings and customize your computer experience.<\/p>\n<p>You can manage devices, set up networks, customize your desktop, and much more by going through its numerous categories and options.<\/p>\n<p>So, take advantage of this guide to use all of the features and functionalities of the Control Panel.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">How to Pin the Control Panel to the Start Menu in Windows 10?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tIf you want to pin <em>Control Panel<\/em> to the <em>Start menu<\/em>, open the <em>Start menu<\/em> by pressing the Windows key. Then search for <code>Control Panel<\/code> using the search bar. Right-click on \u201c<em>Control Panel<\/em>,\u201d hover over \u201c<em>More<\/em>,\u201d and then click on \u201c<em>Pin to Start<\/em>.\u201d\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"best-faq\">\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__header\">What is the Control Panel Keyboard Shortcut?<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"best-faq__content\">\r\n\t\tPress <code>Windows key + R<\/code> to open the <em>Run dialog<\/em>. Then, type <code>control panel<\/code> and hit <code>Enter<\/code>. This will open the <em>Control Panel<\/em>.\r\n\t\t\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to access the Control Panel in Windows 10 to manage settings for security, networks, devices, and more. Discover multiple ways to open it and make the most of your PC\u2019s features!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":42559,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[811,831],"tags":[1069,109,1095,619],"class_list":["post-7741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-optimization","category-pc-performance","tag-bitlocker","tag-pc-performance","tag-powershell","tag-windows-tweaks"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Windows 10 Control Panel: Where to Find It &#8212; Auslogics Blog | Tips to Diagnose &amp; Resolve Computer Issues<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover and navigate the Windows 10 Control Panel: Master settings &amp; configurations effortlessly. 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