Control Panel still exists 'for compatibility reasons,' but Microsoft is encouraging people to 'use the Settings app, whenever possible' since that will soon be the only option.

Microsoft Software windows control panel Microsoft confirms (then negates) it is finally killing the Windows Control Panel in favor of the Settings app The Control Panel was introduced with ...

Microsoft has finally confirmed that the Settings app will be replacing Control Panel as the long-lived feature depreciates.

Windows 11 users now have one less reason to rely on the familiar Control Panel. Microsoft has apparently moved another Control Panel setting to the Windows 11 "Settings" app.