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Complete Applets List A

Action Center

   Check for solutions to problems: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe werconcpl.dll,LaunchErcApp -updatecheck
   Choose when to be notified about changes to your computer: %windir%\system32\UserAccountControlSettings.exe

Administrative Tools

   Disk Cleanup: %windir%\system32\cleanmgr.exe
   Disk Defragmenter: %windir%\system32\dfrgui.exe
   iSCSI Initiator Properties: %windir%\system32\iscsicpl.exe
   Windows Memory Diagnostic: %windir%\system32\mdsched.exe
   Local Certificates Folder: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\certlm.msc
   Disk Management: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\diskmgmt.msc
   Event Viewer: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\eventvwr.msc
   Local Group Policy Editor: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\gpedit.msc
   Local Services: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\services.msc
   Task Scheduler: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\taskschd.msc
   Task Scheduler: %windir%\system32\control.exe schedtasks
   ODBC Data Source Administrator (32 or 64-bit): %windir%\system32\odbcad32.exe
   Performance Monitor: %windir%\system32\perfmon.exe
   Generate a System Diagnostics Report: %windir%\system32\perfmon.exe /report

Color Management

   Color Management: %windir%\system32\colorcpl.exe

Devices and Printers

   Scanners and Cameras: "%ProgramFiles%\Windows Photo Viewer\ImagingDevices.exe"
   Add a Device: %windir%\system32\DevicePairingWizard.exe
   Device Installation Settings: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe newdev.dll,DeviceInternetSettingUi 5
   Add a Printer: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /il
   Game Controllers: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL %windir%\system32\joy.cpl
   Windows Fax and Scan: %windir%\system32\wfs.exe

Display

   Clear Type Text Tuner: %windir%\system32\cttune.exe
   Display Color Calibration: %windir%\system32\dccw.exe
   Desktop Icon Settings: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0

Ease of Access

   Narrator Settings: %windir%\system32\narrator.exe

File History

   File History: %windir%\system32\FileHistory.exe

Folder Options

   Folder Search Options: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2
   Folder View Options: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7

Fonts

   Private Character Editor: %windir%\system32\eudcedit.exe

Internet Options

   Connect to the Internet: %windir%\system32\xwizard.exe RunWizard {7071ECA0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55}

Network and Sharing Center

   Windows Network Diagnostics: %windir%\system32\Rundll32.exe ndfapi,NdfRunDllDiagnoseIncident
   Create a Dial-Up Connection: %windir%\system32\xwizard.exe RunWizard {7071EC71-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55}
   Create a VPN Connection: %windir%\system32\xwizard.exe RunWizard {7071EC75-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55}
   Set Up a Connection or Network: %windir%\system32\xwizard.exe RunWizard {7071ECE0-663B-4bc1-A1FA-B97F3B917C55}
   Create a Broadband Connection: %windir%\system32\xwizard.exe RunWizard {C03E8585-781E-49a1-8190-CE902D0B2CE7}
   View Network Connections: %windir%\system32\control.exe netconnections

Personalization

   Screen Resolution: %windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings
   Installed Themes: %windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,Themes,@Themes
   Screen Saver Settings: %windir%\system32\control.exe desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver

Power Options

   Advanced Settings: %windir%\system32\control.exe powercfg.cpl,,3

Programs and Features

   Program Compatibility Troubleshooter: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Turn Windows Features On and Off: %windir%\system32\OptionalFeatures.exe

RemoteApp and Desktop Connections

   Access RemoteApp and desktops: %windir%\system32\xwizard.exe RunWizard {7940ACF8-60BA-4213-A7C3-F3B400EE266D}

Sound

   Volume Mixer: %windir%\system32\sndvol.exe

Speech Recognition

   Speech Recognition Voice Training: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\SpeechUX.dll,RunWizard UserTraining
   Start or Set Up Speech Recognition: %windir%\speech\common\sapisvr.exe -SpeechUX
   Microphone Setup Wizard: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\SpeechUX.dll,RunWizard MicTraining
   Speech Recognition Tutorial: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\SpeechUX.dll,RunWizard Tutorial
   Text to Speech Settings: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL %windir%\system32\speech\speechux\sapi.cpl

Sync Center

   Manage Offline Files, General: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL %windir%\system32\cscui.dll
   Manage Offline Files, Disk Usage: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL %windir%\system32\cscui.dll,1
   Manage Offline Files, Encryption: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL %windir%\system32\cscui.dll,2
   Manage Offline Files, Network: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL %windir%\system32\cscui.dll,3

System

   Windows Remote Assistance, Invite someone you trust to help you: %windir%\system32\msra.exe
   Create a Recovery Drive: %windir%\system32\RecoveryDrive.exe
   Edit User's Environment Variables: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables
   User Profiles: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe sysdm.cpl,EditUserProfiles
   System Properties, Advanced: %windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe
   System Properties, Computer Name: %windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe
   Performance Options: %windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe
   System Properties, System Protection: %windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesProtection.exe
   System Properties, Remote: %windir%\system32\SystemPropertiesRemote.exe
   Windows Task Manager, Processes: %windir%\system32\taskmgr.exe /6

Tablet PC Settings

   Tablet PC Settings, Display: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl @1,display
   Tablet PC Settings, Other: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl @1,other

Taskbar and Navigation

   Toolbars: %windir%\System32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 6
   Navigation: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 8

Troubleshooting

   Playing Audio: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id AudioPlaybackDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Recording Audio: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id AudioRecordingDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Hardware and Devices: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   HomeGroup: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id HomeGroupDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   System Maintenance: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id MaintenanceDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Internet Connections: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id NetworkDiagnosticsWeb -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Printer: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id PrinterDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Search and Indexing: %windir%\system32\msdt.exe -id SearchDiagnostic -ep ControlPanelSearch
   Problem Steps Recorder: %windir%\system32\psr.exe

User Accounts

   Certificate Manager: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\certmgr.msc
   Local Users and Groups: %windir%\system32\mmc.exe %windir%\system32\lusrmgr.msc
   User Accounts: %windir%\system32\netplwiz.exe
   Manage your file encryption certificates: %windir%\system32\rekeywiz.exe
   Forgotten Password Wizard: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW

Windows Mobility Center

   Presentation Settings: %windir%\system32\presentationsettings.exe

Windows Update

   Check for updates: %windir%\system32\wuauclt.exe /showcheckforupdates

Windows To Go

   Windows To Go Startup Options: %windir%\system32\rundll32.exe pwlauncher.dll,ShowPortableWorkspaceLauncherConfigurationUX

Windows XP Control Panel shortcuts

A faster way to run any applet is to issue a direct command:

control applet.cpl

where applet is any Control Panel applet on your system. Table 1 shows a list of the most common ones. Simply typing control by itself opens the Control Panel. Table 1. Common Control Panel applets Accessibility Options access.cpl Add New Hardware Wizard hdwwiz.cpl Add/Remove Programs appwiz.cpl Date and Time Properties timedate.cpl Display Properties desk.cpl FindFast findfast.cpl Folder Properties * folders Fonts Folder * fonts Internet Properties inetcpl.cpl Joystick Properties joy.cpl Keyboard Properties main.cpl keyboard Mouse Properties main.cpl Network Properties ncpa.cpl Password Properties password.cpl Phone and Modem options telephon.cpl Power Management powercfg.cpl Printers Folder * printers Regional settings intl.cpl Scanners and Cameras sticpl.cpl Sound Properties mmsys.cpl sounds Sounds and Audio Device Properties mmsys.cpl System Properties sysdm.cpl User settings nusrmgr.cpl TweakUI tweakui.cpl