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How to add Windows Control Panel as a shortcut

March 30, 2019 11:08:31 AM from Stardock ForumsStardock Forums

I used to be able to do it but I've completely forgotten.

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Reply #1 March 30, 2019 11:18:37 AM
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Windows 8.1/10. From Start8/Start10 right click "Control Panel" -> "Show on Desktop" -> Control Panel icon appear on desktop -> Drag Control Panel Icon to Docks. (Not sure if this works on Windows 10, but confirmed work on Windows 8.1)

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Reply #2 March 30, 2019 3:43:53 PM
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Thanks - tried that but it doesn't work.

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Reply #3 March 30, 2019 5:00:37 PM
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Quoting basj,
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Windows 8.1/10. From Start8/Start10 right click "Control Panel" -> "Show on Desktop" -> Control Panel icon appear on desktop -> Drag Control Panel Icon to Docks. (Not sure if this works on Windows 10, but confirmed work on Windows 8.1)

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It works for me on Windows 10 

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Reply #4 March 30, 2019 9:29:10 PM
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Thanks - tried that but it doesn't work.

In which part on my guide that did not work for you?

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Reply #5 March 31, 2019 8:25:46 AM
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I'd explain but we don't seem to be able to post images so I doubt I'm articulate enough to explain without a screenshot or two. Still, here goes. I've got the Control Panel open in front of me and when I drag it over to where my dock is it doesn't attach to it. Usually, if I'm trying to attach a particular folder to the dock this method works i.e. open the folder so it's on display then drag it over to the dock where it will attach itself. Thanks for sticking with me btw.

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Reply #6 March 31, 2019 8:44:18 AM
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I'd explain but we don't seem to be able to post images so I doubt I'm articulate enough to explain without a screenshot or two. Still, here goes. I've got the Control Panel open in front of me and when I drag it over to where my dock is it doesn't attach to it. Usually, if I'm trying to attach a particular folder to the dock this method works i.e. open the folder so it's on display then drag it over to the dock where it will attach itself. Thanks for sticking with me btw.

Need to know more..

1) What OS you are running? Win 7, 8.1 or 10?

2) If its Win 8.1 or 10, do you have Start8 or Start10 install?

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Reply #7 March 31, 2019 12:31:49 PM
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Hi Basj

I'm running Win 10 and yes, I have Start10 installed.

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Reply #8 March 31, 2019 12:37:13 PM
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Any reason you can't do the steps I show you above? Here its again.

From Start10 right click on "Control Panel" -> "Show on Desktop" ->

Control Panel icon appear on desktop -> Drag Control Panel Icon to Docks.

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Reply #9 March 31, 2019 1:41:14 PM
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I have my Start10 to look like the standard Win10 style. That might be why I'm having difficulties. Of course, I have no idea how to make Start10 look the way yours does but if I could I think my problem could be quickly solved. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.

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Reply #10 March 31, 2019 2:18:12 PM
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Here's Regular Start10 Menu and was able to drag Cp icon to Dock ...Windows 10 

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Reply #11 March 31, 2019 2:57:35 PM
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Open Start 10 and switch the menu to Windows 7 mode then your start panel will look the same with control panel on it.

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Reply #12 March 31, 2019 3:33:17 PM
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@AzDude

To reiterate, I didn't have the regular Start10 menu open - I had Start10 to look like the standard Win10 Style. Thanks for the input though AzDude.

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Reply #13 March 31, 2019 3:36:00 PM
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@BigDogBigFeet

Thanks - I've got it working again. BTW how are you able to post a screenshot on here?

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Reply #14 March 31, 2019 4:05:07 PM
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 Hello,

You can use a Free Image Hosting site to get a link to post an image 

in this forum , Like https://imgur.com/?

 


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Reply #15 March 31, 2019 7:21:21 PM
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Hello,

If The control panel do not appear on your Start10 Right panel you will need to turn it on.

Start10 config windows -> Configure -> "Control Panel" drop down menu. Choose "Display as a menu" that should make "Control Panel" appear on your Start10.

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Reply #16 March 31, 2019 8:01:16 PM
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@Basj

Wow - I obviously need to take a closer look at what the prog can do! Thanks.

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Reply #17 March 31, 2019 8:02:19 PM
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@AzDude

Ok, good to know - thanks!

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Reply #18 March 31, 2019 8:04:28 PM
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So, I hope that solved your problem?

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Reply #19 April 2, 2019 5:42:32 PM
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Yes, it did thanks

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