Windows Control Panel comprises of applets that are used to change the way Windows looks and behaves. It allows the user to change the system settings such as adding and removing of software, managing user accounts, managing devices such as printers, faxes, cameras, etc.
Command shortcut provides the user and easier way to access a certain programs.
ControlPanel
| Control Panel Tool | Command |
|---|---|
| Accessibility Options | control access.cpl |
| Add/Remove Programs | appwiz.cpl |
| Date/Time Properties | timedate.cpl |
| Display Properties | desk.cpl |
| Fonts Folder | fonts |
| Internet Properties | inetcpl.cpl |
| Joystick Properties | joy.cpl |
| Keyboard Properties | main.cpl keyboard |
| Mouse Properties | main.cpl |
| Multimedia Properties | mmsys.cpl |
| Sound Properties | mmsys.cpl sounds |
| Sound Properties | mmsys.cpl sounds |
| Network Properties | ncpa.cpl |
| Regional Settings | intl.cpl |
| Regional Settings | intl.cpl |
| Scanners and Cameras | control sticpl.cpl |
| System Properties | sysdm.cpl |
| Modem Properties | control modem.cpl |
| Printers Folder | control printers |
| Firewall settings | firewall.cpl |
| User Manager | control nusrmgr.cpl |
You can type the command shortcuts in the Run box or in the command prompt, either way will work.