The Control Panel was first introduced in 1985 with Windows 1.0, and has served Windows users for decades. With its extensive control capabilities, the Control Panel has become an integral part of Windows, allowing users to manage their systems, set up hardware, and configure other system options. However, after nearly 40 years of existence, Microsoft has decided that it is time to say goodbye to this tool.
In a recent blog post, Microsoft officially announced that "Control Panel is being retired in favor of the Settings app, which provides a more modern and streamlined experience." The company explained that while Control Panel will still exist in modern versions of Windows for backward compatibility, it is gradually moving all of its functionality to the Settings app.
The Settings app first debuted in 2012 as part of Windows 8, and has since replaced much of the Control Panel's functionality. In the latest version of Windows 11, users can change some settings through both the Control Panel and the Settings app, but in many cases the Control Panel still offers more granular control, which many power users still prefer.
Microsoft kills Control Panel
To get closer to its goal of eliminating the Control Panel entirely, Microsoft has started moving important options, like Power Mode, to the Settings app. In Windows 11 Build 27686, released to the Canary channel last week, the new Power Mode options have been integrated into Settings. However, the 'Power Options' applet in the Control Panel is still there, with more advanced options that the Settings app can't completely replace.
The demise of the Control Panel has been something many users have long anticipated. With plans to consolidate all settings into one place, Microsoft has been gradually transitioning components from the Control Panel to Settings over the years. Although Microsoft officials have hinted at the removal of the Control Panel, the company has only now officially confirmed it.
Microsoft switches from Control Panel to Settings
Microsoft hasn’t announced a specific timeline for the complete removal of the Control Panel from Windows, but given the pace at which remaining settings are being migrated to the Settings app, users may have to say goodbye to the Control Panel in the coming months.
This change may be a disappointment to many longtime Windows users, but it's a necessary step in modernizing and simplifying the operating system's user experience.
Hung Nguyen (According to Techspot)
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