Control Panel

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Control Panel is a tool for PC users (Windows 7, 8.1, and 10) that allows them to change default settings on their computer. This can mean battery settings, resolution, profile settings, device management, and other personalization features. It is similar to System Preferences on a Mac.


To Access Control Panel in Windows 10

In the search box on the taskbar, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.

About Control Panel

System and Security

System And Security.png Under system and security you will find how to set up a backup of your computer and files, check for program, hardware and network problems, check for updates, and set the power options.

Network and Internet

Control4.png In network and internet you can set internet options, and change internet properties.


Hardware and Sound

Control5.png Hardware and Sound is a place to go to set up your own personal printer, control sound, set some power option, set autoplay settings and control some display settings.


Programs

Control6.png Under programs you will find a place to uninstall and install software, set your default programs, and explore different desktop gadgets.


User Accounts

Control7.png User Accounts allows you to manage the user accounts on this computer.


Appearance and Personalization

Control8.png In Appearance and Personalization you can personalized how your computer looks, change your display settings, customize the start and taskbar, and manage your fonts.


Clock, Language, and Region

Control9.png Under Clock, Language, and Region you can set the date and time, install language packages, and change the keyboard settings.


Ease of Access

Control10.png Speech recognition, set up microphone, and setting up easy to use items.