The Control Panel, a long-standing feature of the Windows operating system, is set to be phased out in Windows 11. Microsoft has confirmed that it is in the process of discontinuing the Control Panel and transitioning to the Settings app for a more modern and streamlined user experience.
Microsoft plans to discontinue the Control Panel feature in Windows 11.
The speculation regarding the discontinuation of the Control Panel has been ongoing for years. Despite indications dating back to 2011 that it might be replaced by “PC Settings”, Microsoft has not yet phased out the Control Panel in its latest Windows versions.
In 2015, a Microsoft employee stated that the Control Panel would be replaced by the Settings eventually, but the transition was delayed as some features had not yet been transferred to the new application.
Microsoft stated that removing the Control Panel aims to provide a more unified and modern user experience by introducing the Settings app, which offers easier access to system settings and tools with a user-friendly interface designed to be more intuitive, especially for newcomers.
The Control Panel is being phased out slowly, but it will still be accessible for compatibility purposes until all its settings are fully incorporated into the Settings app.