Windows 11 Control Panel Shortcuts Guide

Windows 11 Control Panel 🎛️ shortcuts open specific settings windows instantly, letting you skip the slow process of clicking through menus. The Control Panel 🎛️ is a built-in Windows hub that holds over 40 distinct system tools for managing hardware, network connections, and user accounts.

Instead of digging through multiple screens, you can type exact commands into the Run dialog box to jump straight to the tool you need. This approach saves time every time you change your PC settings.

Use command shortcuts to access items in the Control Panel

Windows 11 Control Panel 🎛️ shortcuts let you open specific settings pages instantly using Run commands or Windows Terminal instead of clicking through menus. Type exact file names like control.exe or appwiz.cpl to jump straight to programs, network settings, or device manager without searching.

Use the following commands to access these features directly in Windows 11.

First, open the Windows Terminal app as administrator or learn how to create a shortcut on your desktop.

Here are commands to open the Control Panel 🎛️ app.

• Open the Control Panel:
  • Command: control.exe
• Open the Control Panel with category view:
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}"
• Open the Control Panel with icons view:
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
• Open the Control Panel All Tasks (aka God Mode):
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}"

Control Panel items:

Individual items in the Control Panel app can be accessed using these commands:

• Add a Device wizard
  • Command: %windir%System32DevicePairingWizard.exe

• Add Hardware wizard
  • Command: %windir%System32hdwwiz.exe

• Add a Printer wizard
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL AddPrinter

• Additional Clocks
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,1

• AutoPlay
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.AutoPlay

• Backup and Restore (Windows 7)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.BackupAndRestoreCenter

• BitLocker Drive Encryption
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.BitLockerDriveEncryption

• Bluetooth Settings (Options tab)
  • Command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,1

• Bluetooth Settings (COM Ports tab)
  • Command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,2

• Bluetooth Settings (Hardware tab)
  • Command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,3

• Color and Appearance
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.PersonalizationpageColorization"

• Color Management
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.ColorManagement

• Credential Manager
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.CredentialManager

• Date and Time (Date and Time)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.DateAndTime
  • Command: control timedate.cpl
  • Command: control date/time
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,0

• Date and Time (Additional Clocks)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,1

• Default Programs
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.DefaultPrograms

• Desktop Background
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.PersonalizationpageWallpaper"

• Desktop Icon Settings
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0
• Device Manager
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.DeviceManager
  • Command: control hdwwiz.cpl
  • Command: devmgmt.msc
• Devices and Printers
  • Command: explorer shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A}
• Ease of Access Center
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.EaseOfAccessCenter
  • Command: control access.cpl
• File Explorer Options (General tab)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.FolderOptions
  • Command: control folders
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0
• File Explorer Options (View tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7
• File Explorer Options (Search tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
• File History
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.FileHistory
• Fonts
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.Fonts
  • Command: control fonts
• Game Controllers
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.GameControllers
  • Command: control joy.cpl
• Get Programs
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.GetPrograms
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,1
• Indexing Options
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL srchadmin.dll
• Infrared
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.Infrared
  • Command: control irprops.cpl
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.InfraredOptions
• Internet Properties (General tab)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.InternetOptions
  • Command: control inetcpl.cpl
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,0
• Internet Properties (Security tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,1
• Internet Properties (Privacy tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,2
• Internet Properties (Content tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,3
• Internet Properties (Connections tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,4
• Internet Properties (Programs tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,5
• Internet Properties (Advanced tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,6
• iSCSI Initiator
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.iSCSIInitiator
• Keyboard Properties
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.Keyboard
  • Command: control keyboard
• Mouse Properties (Buttons tab 0)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.Mouse
  • Command: control main.cpl
  • Command: control mouse
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl,,0
• Mouse Properties (Pointers tab 1)
  • Command: control main.cpl,,1
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl,,1
• Mouse Properties (Pointer Options tab 2)
  • Command: control main.cpl,,2
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl,,2
• Mouse Properties (Wheel tab 3)
  • Command: control main.cpl,,3
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl,,3
• Mouse Properties (Hardware tab 4)
  • Command: control main.cpl,,4
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl,,4
• Network and Sharing Center
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter
• Network Connections
  • Command: control ncpa.cpl
  • Command: control netconnections
• Network Setup Wizard
  • Command: control netsetup.cpl
• Notification Area Icons
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9}"
• ODBC Data Source Administrator
  • Command: control odbccp32.cpl
• Offline Files
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.OfflineFiles
• Pen and Touch
  • Command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl
• Pen and Touch (Pen Options tab)
  • Command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,0
• Pen and Touch (Touch tab)
  • Command: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,1
• Performance Options (Visual Effects)
  • Command: %windir%system32SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe
• Performance Options (Data Execution Prevention)
  • Command: %windir%system32SystemPropertiesDataExecutionPrevention.exe
• Personalization
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}"
• Phone and Modem
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.PhoneAndModem
  • Command: control telephon.cpl
• Power Options
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions
  • Command: control powercfg.cpl
• Power Options – Advanced settings
  • Command: control powercfg.cpl,,1
• Power Options – Create a Power Plan
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pageCreateNewPlan
• Power Options – Edit Plan Settings
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pagePlanSettings
• Power Options – System Settings
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pageGlobalSettings
• Presentation Settings
  • Command: %windir%system32PresentationSettings.exe
• Programs and Features
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.ProgramsAndFeatures
  • Command: control appwiz.cpl
• Recovery
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.Recovery
• Region (Formats tab)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.RegionAndLanguage
  • Command: control intl.cpl
  • Command: control international
• RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.RemoteAppAndDesktopConnections
• Scanners and Cameras
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.ScannersAndCameras
  • Command: control sticpl.cpl
• Screen Saver Settings
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,1
• Security and Maintenance
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.ActionCenter
  • Command: control wscui.cpl
• Sound (Playback tab)
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.Sound
  • Command: control mmsys.cpl
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,0
• Sound (Recording tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,1
• Sound (Sounds tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,2
• Sound (Communications tab)
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,3
• Speech Recognition
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.SpeechRecognition
• Storage Spaces
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.StorageSpaces
• Sync Center
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.SyncCenter
• System Icons
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{05d7b0f4-2121-4eff-bf6b-ed3f69b894d9} SystemIcons,,0"
• System Properties (Computer Name)
  • Command: %windir%System32SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe
• System Properties (Hardware)
  • Command: %windir%System32SystemPropertiesHardware.exe
• System Properties (Advanced)
  • Command: %windir%System32SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe
• System Properties (System Protection)
  • Command: %windir%System32SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
• System Properties (Remote)
  • Command: %windir%System32SystemPropertiesRemote.exe
• Tablet PC Settings
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.TabletPCSettings
• Text Services and Input Languages
  • Command: rundll32 Shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL input.dll,,{C07337D3-DB2C-4D0B-9A93-B722A6C106E2}
• Text to Speech
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.TextToSpeech
• Troubleshooting
  • Command: explorer "shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}::{C58C4893-3BE0-4B45-ABB5-A63E4B8C8651}"
• User Accounts
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.UserAccounts
  • Command: control userpasswords
• User Accounts (netplwiz) netplwiz
  • Command: control userpasswords2
• Windows Defender Firewall
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.WindowsFirewall
  • Command: control firewall.cpl
• Windows Defender Firewall Allowed apps explorer
  • Command: "shell:::{4026492F-2F69-46B8-B9BF-5654FC07E423} -Microsoft.WindowsFirewallpageConfigureApps"
• Windows Defender Firewall with Advanced Security
  • Command: %WinDir%System32WF.msc
• Windows Features
  • Command: %windir%System32OptionalFeatures.exe
  • Command: rundll32 shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,2
• Windows Mobility Center
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.MobilityCenter
• Windows Tools
  • Command: control /name Microsoft.AdministrativeTools
  • Command: control admintools
• Work Folders
  • Command: %windir%System32WorkFolders.exe

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• In conclusion, this comprehensive guide has provided a detailed list of commands to efficiently open the Control Panel application and access individual items within it.
• By leveraging these commands, users can effectively streamline their navigation within the Control Panel and access specific features without requiring extensive manual navigation.
• For any potential corrections or additional commands, we invite readers to share their insights through the comments section for further collaboration and enhancement of this resource.

These commands cut out the extra clicks, helping you jump straight to the exact settings window you need.