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Windows 8: Access Control Panel In Its Traditional, Non-Metro UI

by · January 21, 2012

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Here is how to get faster access to the Control Panel on Windows 8.

1. On the Desktop. Right click the Desktop. Select Personalize.

2. The Personalization window opens. Click Change Desktop Icons.

3. Next, the Desktop Icon Settings screen displays. Check Control Panel and any other icons you want to display on the Desktop. Click OK.

4. Then close out of the Personalization window.

5. Back on the Desktop, you’ll find the Control Panel icon. Just double click the icon to launch Control Panel.

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Miguel

I started this tech blog back in 2011 as a place to write down processes I took to fix my client systems and network. Now I write some tips and tricks to help others with the tech issues that one might encounter.

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