25 May 2025
Microsoft Set to Replace Control Panel With Settings App
Microsoft is transitioning from Control Panel to Settings app by August 2024. The transition aims for more accessible features, including time server sync options, now hidden in the Beta build.
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13 Apr 2025
Microsoft Advances Control Panel Phase-Out in Windows 11
Microsoft's gradual transition from the Control Panel to the Settings app in Windows 11 continues, as more features make their way into the latter. Observations in Windows Server indicate a nearing end for the Control Panel, a longstanding component of Windows technology.
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20 Sep 2024
Microsoft Updates Windows 11 Settings with New Recommendations Page
Microsoft is updating the Settings app in Windows 11, introducing a new 'Recommendations & Offers' page. This replaces the 'General' section under 'Privacy & security' and includes a rebranded 'Personalized offers' option. The update aims to enhance user control over ads and recommendations.
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06 Sep 2024
Microsoft Enhances Windows 11 with App-Like Settings Hub, Control Panel Stays
Microsoft is enhancing user engagement by making Windows 11 more app-like with a new Settings app for adjusting screen resolution, printer installations, and WiFi configurations. Despite initial plans to retire it, the traditional Control Panel remains essential for advanced settings.
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26 Aug 2024
Microsoft Phases Out Control Panel, Shifts Focus to Modern Settings App
Microsoft is deprecating the Control Panel in favor of the Settings app, migrating many settings to modernize Windows. Users have expressed frustrations with issues like inconsistent HDR support and frequent subscription prompts. Some are considering alternatives like Linux for more control.
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26 Aug 2024
Microsoft Phasing Out Control Panel in Favor of Modern Settings App
Microsoft announced the deprecation of the Control Panel in favor of the more modern Settings app on August 23, 2024. Following user backlash, they clarified that many settings will be migrated to the Settings app. The Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27686 update enhances power settings accessibility.
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22 Aug 2024
Microsoft to Phase Out Control Panel in Favor of Settings App
Microsoft plans to deprecate the Control Panel in favor of the Settings app, introduced with Windows 8. While the Control Panel will remain for compatibility, users are encouraged to use the Settings app. Some settings are yet to migrate, and no specific timeline has been announced.
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22 Aug 2024
Microsoft Transitions from Control Panel to Enhanced Settings App
Microsoft is transitioning from the Control Panel, introduced in 1985, to the Settings app, launched in Windows 8. The Settings app will incorporate more features from the Control Panel, which remains for compatibility. Microsoft encourages users to adopt the Settings app for future use.
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22 Aug 2024
Microsoft Continues Shift from Control Panel to Settings App in Windows
Microsoft's shift from the traditional Control Panel to the Settings app in Windows has spanned over a decade. Introduced in Windows 8, the touch-friendly Settings app became primary in Windows 10 and refined in Windows 11. Yet, the Control Panel persists, prompting debates on a unified user experience.
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22 Aug 2024
Microsoft to Replace Control Panel with Settings App in Windows Modernization
Microsoft has confirmed that the Control Panel will eventually be replaced by the Settings app as part of the modernization of Windows features. The transition aims to streamline user experience and enhance functionality, though the Control Panel will remain available temporarily for compatibility reasons.
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01 Jul 2024
Unidentified Bug Disrupts Windows Security App in Windows 11
An unidentified bug has disrupted the Windows Security app in Windows 11, causing concerns among users. Microsoft is investigating the issue to provide a timely resolution. Users are advised to stay updated with official communications for further instructions.
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