Thread: How to go to control panel

How do I access the windows control panel?

• The control panel is one of the most important aspects of the computer.You can customize and modify most computer settings and programs through the control panel. Access to the control panel is fairly simple. It just takes a little navigating through your computer.

Access the Control Panel

The control panel is currently stored in the computer menu options, so that no confusion or complications of its location. Click the Start menu icon, which is located on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Folders panel will be in the list of "Start" menu. Click on the tab of "Control Panel" in the list, and the control panel will open in a popup window. All the icons that appear are considered components of the control panel. Each folder has its purpose, when it comes to computer settings, installed programs and settings.

Administrative User Account

If you can not access the control panel, Windows, the lack of administrative access can be a problem. Administrator account is the most important records on a computer running Windows. This account allows the user to make changes to the operating system. It also gives you the authority to change some settings and programs that other users can not access. Administrator account access provides the user with full access to all configuration, control panel and settings. Attention is usually password protected. In most cases you will not be able to access folders and Control Panel functions, not having access to this account. So make sure you have administrator rights before attempting to control access computers Panel.

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