Windows: Open Control Panel - Here's how

To make settings on Windows, you have to open the Control Panel. We'll show you where to find Control Panel in Windows 7, 8, and 10.

Open Control Panel on Windows 10

Note: If you open the "Settings" in the Start menu, you will also find some important functions that have not been placed in Control Panel since Windows 10.

1. Click on the Windows icon in the lower left so that the Start menu opens.
2. Now simply enter the term "Control Panel" on your keyboard.
3. The search result then appears and can be selected above.

Instructions for Windows 8

In Windows 8 there is not only the classic control panel, but also a sorted and Windows 8-oriented control panel. This practical tip shows you how to open it. For the conventional control panel, proceed as follows:

1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard so that you get to the start screen.
2. Now type in "System": A search bar opens that contains the "Control Panel" as the first result.
3. If you select this, the Control Panel opens and you can configure your PC.

Windows 7 and Vista: Procedure

1. Click the Windows button at the bottom right of the screen to open the Start menu.
2. On the right side you will see the menu item "Control Panel". Click on it.
3. The control panel will now open.

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Windows 7 support discontinued: change now quickly

By the way: Since January 13th, 2015 there are no new features and bug fixes in Windows 7 anymore. Security updates will only be available until early 2020. If you still have Windows 7, you can update to Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro for free.

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Windows XP: Open Control Panel

1. Click the "Start" button at the bottom right of the screen.
2. On the right side you will see the "Control Panel" in the middle.
3. Now the control panel is opened.

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