Control Panel

The Control Panel has a group of tools that enable the user to configure the Windows- related settings.

Running Control Panel

Click Start > Control Panel.

Appearance and

 

Change the appearance of desktop items, apply a theme

 

or screen saver to your computer, or customize the Start

Themes

 

 

menu and Taskbar.

 

 

Network and Internet

 

Connect to the Internet, create a home or small office

 

network, configure network settings to work from home,

Connections

 

 

or change modem, phone, and Internet settings.

 

 

Add or Remove

 

Install or remove programs and Windows components.

Programs

 

 

 

Sounds, Speech, and

 

Change the entire sound scheme or individual sounds

 

made by your computer, or configures the settings for

Audio Devices

 

 

your speakers and recording devices.

 

 

Performance and

 

Schedule regular maintenance checks, increase space on

Maintenance

 

your hard disk, or configure energy-saving settings.

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