How to Open Control Panel From CMD
In Windows 10, to open the Control Panel from CMD, type control (or control.exe) and press enter.
You can also use the control command to launch the Control Panel using the Run dialog box.
The Windows control command includes options for launching individual Control Panel applets. For example, to open mouse properties, run the control mouse command.
The following table shows the list of control command options:
| Command | Control Panel Applet |
|---|---|
| control wscui.cpl | Security and Maintenance |
| control timedate.cpl | Date and Time |
| control admintools | Administrative Tools |
| control folders | Folder Options |
| control desk.cpl | Display Setting |
| control access.cpl | Ease of Access Center |
| control fonts | Fonts |
| control inetcpl.cpl | Internet Properties |
| control ncpa.cpl | Network Connections |
| control printers | Devices and Printers |
| control keyboard | Keyboard Properties |
| control mouse | Mouse Properties |
| control tabletpc.cpl | Tablet and Pen Settings |
| control powercfg.cpl | Power Options |
| control appwiz.cpl | Programs and Features |
| control scannercamera | Scanners and Cameras |
| control mmsys.cpl | Sound |
| control sysdm.cpl | System Properties |
| control nusrmgr.cpl | User Accounts |
| control firewall.cpl | Windows Defender Firewall |
The location of the control panel (control.exe) in Windows 10 is C:\Windows\System32. Shortcut to open the control panel is available in the Start menu, under the Windows System.
In Windows 11, The Start menu shortcut is available under the All apps | Windows Tools.