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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.
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
Accessibility Options access.cpl
Add New Hardware Wizard hdwwiz.cpl
Add New Hardware Wizard hdwwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs appwiz.cpl
Add/Remove Programs appwiz.cpl
Date and Time Properties timedate.cpl
Date and Time Properties timedate.cpl
Display Properties desk.cpl
Display Properties desk.cpl
FindFast findfast.cpl
FindFast findfast.cpl
Folder Properties * folders
Folder Properties * folders
Fonts Folder * fonts
Fonts Folder * fonts
Internet Properties inetcpl.cpl
Internet Properties inetcpl.cpl
Joystick Properties joy.cpl
Joystick Properties joy.cpl
Keyboard Properties main.cpl keyboard
Keyboard Properties main.cpl keyboard
Mouse Properties main.cpl
Mouse Properties main.cpl
Network Properties ncpa.cpl
Network Properties ncpa.cpl
Password Properties password.cpl
Password Properties password.cpl
Phone and Modem options telephon.cpl
Phone and Modem options telephon.cpl
Power Management powercfg.cpl
Power Management powercfg.cpl
Printers Folder * printers
Printers Folder * printers
Regional settings intl.cpl
Regional settings intl.cpl
Scanners and Cameras sticpl.cpl
Scanners and Cameras sticpl.cpl
Sound Properties mmsys.cpl sounds
Sound Properties mmsys.cpl sounds
Sounds and Audio Device Properties mmsys.cpl
Sounds and Audio Device Properties mmsys.cpl
System Properties sysdm.cpl
System Properties sysdm.cpl
User settings nusrmgr.cpl
User settings nusrmgr.cpl
TweakUI tweakui.cpl
TweakUI tweakui.cpl
 
source: http://geekgirls.com/2010/03/xp-control-panel-shortcuts/

Revision as of 12:04, 30 October 2014

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.

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

source: http://geekgirls.com/2010/03/xp-control-panel-shortcuts/