Learn how to open or run Control Panel as Administrator in elevated mode in Windows 11/10 using any one of these two methods.

Finding and opening the Control Panel in Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7 is a handy skill in many scenarios. Here we reveal how to do it in a few steps quickly.

In this guide, we detail the steps to include access to Control Panel inside the Windows 10 File Explorer.

The Control Panel is a long-time favorite tool for controlling Windows, but it's hidden away in Windows 10. Here's how to find Control Panel in Windows 10.

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

You can open Component Services (dcomcnfg.exe) in Windows 11 using Run, Search, Terminal, File Explorer, and Control Panel.

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.