3 Ways to Create a Control Panel Shortcut on Windows 10/11 [MiniTool Tips]

If you need to frequently open Control Panel on Windows 10/11, you can create a desktop shortcut for Windows Control Panel. If you don’t have a desktop shortcut for Control Panel yet, you can check the 3 ways for how to create a Control Panel shortcut below.

Way 1. Create a Control Panel Shortcut from Desktop

The normal way to make a desktop shortcut for Control Panel is through your computer’s desktop.

• Right-click any blank area on your desktop, and click New -> Shortcut.
• Type control panel in the “What item would you like to create a shortcut for?”. Click Next.
• Type Control Panel for the name of this shortcut. Click the Finish button to create a desktop shortcut for Windows Control Panel on Windows 10/11.

Way 2. Create a Desktop Shortcut for Control Panel from Start

• Click the Start menu. For Windows 11, you need to click the All apps icon to list all apps.
• >Scroll down to find and click Windows System.
• Right-click Control Panel and select Pin to Start.
• Click and hold the Control Panel icon in Start and drag your mouse to the desktop. It will create a Control Panel desktop shortcut.

Way 3. Create a Control Panel Shortcut from File Explorer

• Still, find Control Panel from the Start menu.
• Right-click Control Panel and select More -> Open file location to locate Control Panel app in File Explorer.
• Right-click the Control Panel icon in File Explorer and click Send to -> Desktop (create shortcut) to create a desktop shortcut for Windows Control Panel.

Another quick way to open Control Panel is to use the Windows Run command. You can press Windows + R, type control panel in the Run dialog, and press Enter to quickly launch Windows Control Panel.

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What Is Control Panel Used For?

Control Panel is a component of the Microsoft Windows system that mainly lets users view and change various system settings. It contains a bulk of applets, for instance, add or remove software or hardware, control user accounts, change accessibility options, access and change network settings, and more.

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