Windows 8 Control Panel: Create Desktop Shortcut
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By default, there is no shortcut to "Control Panel" on the desktop in Windows 8. In Windows 8 settings you can bring the "Control Panel" back to your desktop.
Control panel can be called up again from the desktop - how it works!
- Right-click on the desktop.
- Select "Customize" from the open menu.
- In the left display of the "Customization", select "Change desktop icons".
- In the "Desktop Icon Settings" window, tick "Control Panel" (see picture).
- Save the change with "OK".
You can also restore the "Computer" icon in Windows 8.