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Windows Administration

How to Open Control Panel

Open the classic Windows Control Panel.

Updated September 2, 2026Difficulty: EasyTime: 5 minApplies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11

Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.

Open Run

Press Windows + R.

Launch Control Panel

Enter control and press Enter.

Command
control
Expected result

Control Panel opens.

Change the view

Use View by to switch between Category and icon views.

Use Settings when appropriate

Some current Windows options redirect to Settings; that behavior is normal.