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Tom’s Hardware
Tom’s Hardware
Technology
Anton Shilov

Microsoft to kill Windows Control Panel in favor of Settings app

Windows 11.

The Windows Control Panel has been a cornerstone of Windows since its debut in 1985 with Windows 1.0. Control Panel's interface has evolved dramatically throughout its 39-years history, but it looks like the end of the road is near even for this key Windows capability as Microsoft has confirmed plans to deprecate it.

"The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favor of the Settings app, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience," a statement by Microsoft on its support website reads. 

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