The Settings app is a newer alternative to the classic Control Panel. While both control panel and Settings are available, Microsoft adds new configurations to this app instead of the Control Panel on all later versions. So if you need to make any changes, it’s best to do so from the Settings app.

There are many ways with which you may access the Setting app. The fastest methods require clicking an icon or pressing some keys. But even the slowest methods take no longer than a few seconds.

How to Open Settings App in Windows

Below mentioned are the methods to access the Settings app in Windows. you may choose any option depending on your preference.

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The usual method of opening the Settings app is through the Start Menu. Press theWindows Keyor select the Windows icon to open Start. There are several ways of opening Settings from Start, which are as follows:

Using Hotkey Shortcut

Using the shortcut is the most convenient way to access the Settings app. You only need to press Win + I on your keyboard.

Through the Power User Menu

you may also open Settings from the WinX or Power User menu. To do so, press Win + X to load the menu and pick Settings.

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From the Action Center

The action center also includes the option to launch Settings. To do so,

Using Run or Creating New Task

Another easy method is to utilize the Run command to launch Settings. To do so,

you may also enter this command in the address bar of yourFile Explorer.

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Or you may utilize the Task Manager to run this task. Follow the steps below to launch Settings from the Task Manager:

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