Microsoft Shifts More Settings Away From Control Panel on Windows 11

Microsoft is constant its efforts to maneuver extra settings from Control Panel to the Settings app. The firm has simply launched a preview construct of Windows 11 and repositioned the part used for uninstalling Windows Updates to the Settings app now. With the newest replace, Control Panel now redirects to Windows Settings when a person tries to open the Programs and Features part. The Control Panel was a part of Windows since its preliminary launch. In the earlier replace additionally, the tech large shifted superior sharing settings together with Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and public folder sharing to a brand new web page within the Settings app beneath Advanced Network Settings.

Microsoft on Wednesday announced the discharge of Windows 11 insider preview construct 22523 to the Dev Channel. In the weblog submit, the corporate outlined the modifications of the newest model. The most notable change is that the hyperlinks to Programs and Features in Control Panel will now open in Settings > Apps > Installed Apps. Also, the corporate stated that it’s shifting Uninstall Updates (for cumulative updates, and many others.) from Control Panel to a brand new web page in Settings beneath Settings > Windows Update > Update History.

Windows 11 construct 22523 additionally brings another minor modifications. Snap Groups at the moment are accessible for all insiders within the Alt + Tab menu. Additionally, File Explorer reveals media server choices within the menu on the toolbar. Build 22523 is the final replace within the Windows insider program in 2021, stated Microsoft. It is accessible to obtain as an ISO file on the official web site.

Earlier, within the preview construct 22509 released on December 1, Microsoft introduced that it has shifted the superior sharing settings (similar to Network discovery, File and printer sharing, and public folder sharing) to a brand new web page within the Settings app beneath Advanced Network Settings. Also, entry factors for community and gadgets settings in Control Panel began to redirect to the corresponding pages in Settings.

It additionally added modifications to the device-specific pages beneath Printers and Scanners in Settings to point out extra details about the person’s printer or scanner instantly in Settings when accessible.