Today's HN discussion on How many layers of UI inconsistencies are in Windows 11? included a thread sparked by csours on working around Windows' byzantine maze of UI elements with CPL shortcuts.
Microsoft's documentation is woefully out of date, so here's a list of those found in %SystemRoot%\System32 on a clean Windows 11 Pro 21H2 install:
| Filename | Description |
|---|---|
| appwiz.cpl | Programs and Features |
| bthprops.cpl | Bluetooth & devices → Devices |
| desk.cpl | System → Display |
| Firewall.cpl | Windows Defender Firewall |
| hdwwiz.cpl | Device Manager |
| inetcpl.cpl | Internet Properties |
| intl.cpl | Region |
| joy.cpl | Game Controllers |
| main.cpl | Mouse Properties |
| mmsys.cpl | Sound |
| ncpa.cpl | Network Connections |
| powercfg.cpl | Power Options |
| sysdm.cpl | System Properties |
| TabletPC.cpl | Tablet and Pen Settings |
| telephon.cpl | Phone and Modem |
| timedate.cpl | Date and Time |
| wscui.cpl | Security and Maintenance |
Just press Winkey+R, type the desired CPL filename, and press Enter to open.
/windows | Jan 02, 2023