Developer(s) | Microsoft |
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Initial release | 1985 |
Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
Successor | Settings (Windows) |
Type | Control panel |
Control Panel is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and change system settings. It consists of a set of applets that include adding or removing hardware and software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options, and accessing networking settings. Additional applets are provided by third parties, such as audio and video drivers, VPN tools, input devices, and networking tools.