Windows Control Panel - .cpl files
Administrative Tools:
- appwiz.cpl: Opens the Programs and Features window, where you can uninstall programs.
- desk.cpl: Opens the Display settings.
- inetcpl.cpl: Opens the Internet Properties window, allowing you to configure internet settings.
- intl.cpl: Opens the Regional Settings properties, allowing you to change language, date/time formats, and keyboard locale.
- main.cpl: Opens the Mouse and Keyboard properties.
- mmsys.cpl: Opens the Sound settings.
- ncpa.cpl: Opens Network Connections, where you can manage network adapters and settings.
- powercfg.cpl: Opens Power Options, allowing you to adjust power plans.
- sysdm.cpl: Opens System Properties, providing information about your computer and access to system settings.
- timedate.cpl: Opens the Date and Time settings.
- joy.cpl: Opens Joystick properties.
- irprops.cpl: Manages infrared devices.
- hdwwiz.cpl: Opens the Add Hardware wizard.
- firewall.cpl: Opens Windows Firewall settings.
- bthprops.cpl: Opens Bluetooth Devices settings.
Each applet is usually stored as a separate .cpl file or DLL that the Control Panel (control.exe) loads when invoked. Users can run these applets directly via command line using their .cpl filenames or canonical names.
Hands-on Lab: Study all the applet programs in the Control Panel of Windows 10 Pro