How to add Windows Control Panel as a shortcut

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

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Reply #1 from Stardock Forums Top

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)

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #2 from Stardock Forums Top

Thanks - tried that but it doesn't work.

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Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting basj, reply 1

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)

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant
End of basj's quote

It works for me on Windows 10 

Reply #4 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting rw9259, reply 2

Thanks - tried that but it doesn't work.
End of rw9259's quote

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

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #5 from Stardock Forums Top

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.

Reply #6 from Stardock Forums Top

Quoting rw9259, reply 5

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.
End of rw9259's quote

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?

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #7 from Stardock Forums Top

 

Hi Basj

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

Reply #8 from Stardock Forums Top

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.

Thank you,

 

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #9 from Stardock Forums Top

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.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Here's Regular Start10 Menu and was able to drag Cp icon to Dock ...Windows 10 

Reply #11 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Open Start 10 and switch the menu to Windows 7 mode then your start panel will look the same with control panel on it.

start 10

Reply #12 from Stardock Forums Top

@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.

Reply #13 from Stardock Forums Top

@BigDogBigFeet

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

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

 Hello,

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

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

 


AzDude
Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #15 from Stardock Forums Top

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.

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant

Reply #16 from Stardock Forums Top

@Basj

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

Reply #18 from Stardock Forums Top

So, I hope that solved your problem?

Basj,

Stardock Community Assistant