The new PC settings under Windows 10 and 11 can be opened quite easily!
Regardless of whether it's a native Windows desktop PC, on the go on the tablet, Surface Pro / Go, or even on a server operating system in the secured area PC settings under Windows 10 are an entry point to make system settings on Windows 10 , but you should. Please do not confuse the new PC settings with the Advanced Windows Control Panel, or the Classic Windows 10 Control Panel !
Content / Solution / Tip:
1.) ... Option 1: Enter the settings with the key combination.
2.) ... Option 2: Open it in the start menu.
3.) ... Option 3: Open the settings via the search.
1.) Option 1: Enter the settings with the key combination.
Press Windows + I on the keyboard to access the settings, optionally with the Windows + Q key combination and enter the text "settings"
(Image-1) Shortcut for PC settings under Windows! |
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2.) Option 2: Open it in the start menu.
Click the Start button at the bottom left of the desktop to expand the Start menu, and then select Settings in it.(Image-2) Opening the PC settings under Windows 10 - 3 options! |
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3.) Option 3: Open the settings via the search.
Tap the search box in the taskbar , enter settings, and choose Settings in the results.
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Tip:
Optionally, you can open the search box with the Windows logo + S shortcut / key combination .
(Image-3) Search for the PC settings on Windows-10! |
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This simple solution here to find, start and open the PC settings can be used and is not only explained to administrators comprehensible, but can also be useful for Windows 10 beginners. You can safely use this example as a solution on other W10 devices, whether it's a native Windows desktop, on the go on the tablet and Surface Pro / Go, or even a business computer. It was tested at all and successfully verified.
