Microsoft has officially announced that it is retiring the traditional Control Panel from Windows. While the Control Panel has been part of Windows machines for a long time, it is being replaced by the more modern and user-friendly Settings app. Here’s the complete scoop:
Bye-Bye Control Panel
The tech giant has officially stated in a support page that the Control Panel will remain accessible in current versions of Windows. It is mainly to ensure compatibility for users who rely on it for specific settings that have not yet been moved to the Settings app.
The support page now reads, “The Control Panel is in the process of being deprecated in favour of the Settings app, which offers a more modern and streamlined experience.”
The company also mentioned that users are “encouraged to use the Settings app whenever possible,” signalling that the remaining features of the Control Panel will soon be migrated. The Control Panel’s days are numbered.
A Brief History of the New Settings App
Microsoft first introduced the Settings app with the release of Windows 8 in 2012. It included various sections like System, Devices, Network & Internet, Personalisation, and more, making navigating and finding specific settings easier. However, the app has undergone a significant design revamp with the latest Windows 11.
Until now, the company never explicitly mentioned that the Settings app is here to replace the long-standing Control Panel. But it was more or less clear as the tech giant slowly migrated several settings from the Control Panel to the Settings app.
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