For easy access, you can also add the Control Panel icon to the desktop taskbar. To do this, search for Control Panel at the Windows 8 Start Screen.

With the right code and edits to the Registry File, you can add access to the Control Panel directly into Windows 11 File Explorer.

To add the Control Panel icon to your desktop in Windows 11/10, right-click on the desktop and select Personalize from the context menu. Select Themes in the Personalization Settings window.

Despite all their best efforts to marginalize the Windows 11 Control Panel, it’s still a vital tool for troubleshooting. We show you how to add direct access to your desktop.

1] Pin Control Panel applets to Quick access If you want to create a quick launch bar shortcut, simply drag the Programs and Features icon to the quick launch bar area.

If you wish to add other icons such as the Computer, Network, Control Panel, and your User's Files icon you will need to perform a few easy steps.

Microsoft has been bleeding the Windows Control Panel for several years. However, some options can still only be selected via the Control Panel.

However, in Windows 11, you need to click one more option to view the Nvidia Control Panel icon. Now, here’s how you do it: Step 1: Right-click on a free space on your Desktop.

Go to registry tweaks, functionality, and check "Add Control Panel to right click menu of My Computer", click next etc., and in no time it's done, and works as I remembered it.