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    Using the Start Menu

    1. Click on the Start button or press the Windows key on your keyboard.

    2. Type Control Panel in the search bar.

    3. Select Control Panel from the search results.

    Using the Run Command

    1. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.

    2. Type control and press Enter.

    Through File Explorer

    1. Open File Explorer by pressing Windows key + E.

    2. Type Control Panel in the address bar at the top and press Enter.

    From the Task Manager

    1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

    2. Click File in the top menu and select Run New Task.

    3. Type Control Panel in the dialog box and click OK.

    Using Command Prompt or PowerShell

    1. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell by searching for them in the Start menu.

    2. Type control and press Enter.

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    How do I access Windows 10 control panel?
    Click on the Start Menu, scroll down to Windows System, and then click on Control Panel. Navigating through the Start Menu is a more traditional approach. Once you find the Windows System folder, you’ll see the Control Panel listed among other system tools. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell, type "control panel," and press Enter.
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