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Microsoft Says It's Getting Rid of Control Panel in Windows


Microsoft plans to phase out Windows Control Panel, a feature dating back to the 1980s, in favor of the modern Settings app, according to a recent support page. The tech giant has been gradually shifting functions to Settings since 2015, aiming for a more streamlined user experience. However, no spe...

Microsoft plans to phase out Windows Control Panel, a feature dating back to the 1980s, in favor of the modern Settings app, according to a recent support page. Microsoft writes in the support page: The Control Panel is a feature that's been part of Windows for a long time. Through a series of applets, you can adjust various options ranging from system time and date to hardware settings, network configurations, and more.

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