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Microsoft Clarifies Control Panel's Future in Windows

Updated support document indicates gradual migration of settings to the newer app, not immediate removal.

Windows laptop showing the Control Panel on the desktop
Windows Control Panel and Settings app side-by-side
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Overview

  • Initial report suggested Control Panel deprecation, causing user concern.
  • Microsoft updated the document to clarify ongoing migration to the Settings app.
  • Control Panel remains accessible and in use by many Windows users.
  • No official timeline for Control Panel's complete removal has been set.
  • Microsoft aims to provide a more streamlined experience with the Settings app.