In any folder or on the desktop, create a new folder and type the following for its name:
All Settings.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
press Enter, and the name will shorten to All Settings. Open the new folder to show an alphabetical list of all Control Panel settings.
List of common .cpl files.
With this list It is easy to manage like restricting access to programs and more
Access.cpl Accessibility properties Appwiz.cpl Add/Remove Programs bthprops.cpl Bluetooth management Collab.cpl (People Near Me )Color.cpl Color Management Desk.cpl Display properties FindFast.cpl FindFast (included with Microsoft Office for Windows 95 )Firewall.cpl Windows Firewall Management Hdwwiz.cpl Add Hardware properties Inetcpl.cpl Internet properties Intl.cpl Regional Settings properties Irprops.cpl Infrared Port Properties Joy.cpl Joystick properties Main.cpl Mouse, Fonts, Keyboard, and Printers properties Mlcfg32.cpl Microsoft Exchange or Windows Messaging properties Mmsys.cpl Multimedia properties(Sound)Also Setasio.cpl MSConfig.cpl Microsoft System Configuration Utility. Modem.cpl Modem properties Netcpl.cpl Network properties Ncpa.cpl Network Connection properties (Very useful in Vista and Windows7) Nusrmgr.cpl User Accounts properties Nwc.cpl Gateway Services for NetWare properties Odbccp32.cpl Data Sources (32-bit ODBC, )Data Source Administrator properties Password.cpl Password properties Powercfg.cpl Power Options properties Sapi.cpl Speech Properties Sticpl.cpl Scanners and Cameras properties Sysdm.cpl System properties and Add New Hardware wizard Telephon.cpl Phone and Modem Options properties Themes.cpl Desktop Themes TimeDate.cpl Date/Time properties Wgpocpl.cpl Microsoft Mail Post Office Wscui.cpl Windows Security Console Shell commands are incredibly useful when creating shortcuts or quickly accessing hard to get to locations. They can be used to pin shortcuts to the Taskbar or just to make your life easier. For those that are preceded by “Shell:” when using them in shortcuts you need to add “explorer.exe” in front of them. It should then look like this: explorer.exe shell:Personal Windows 7 Only shell:Libraries shell:MusicLibrary shell:VideosLibrary shell:OtherUsersFolder shell:Device Metadata Store shell:PublicSuggestedLocations shell:DocumentsLibrary shell:User Pinned shell:UsersLibrariesFolder shell:PicturesLibrary shell:ImplicitAppShortcuts shell:Ringtones shell:CommonRingtones Windows Vista & 7 shell:Common Programs shell:GameTasks shell:UserProfiles shell:MyComputerFolder shell:SyncSetupFolder shell:DpapiKeys shell:SamplePlaylists shell:Favorites shell:My Video shell:SearchHomeFolder shell:System shell:CommonVideo shell:SyncResultsFolder shell:LocalizedResourcesDir shell:Cookies shell:Original Images shell:CommonMusic shell:My Pictures shell:Cache shell:Downloads shell:CommonDownloads shell:AppData shell:SyncCenterFolder shell:My Music shell:ConflictFolder shell:SavedGames shell:InternetFolder shell:Quick Launch shell:SystemCertificates shell:Contacts shell:TreePropertiesFolder shell:Profile shell:Start Menu shell:Common AppData shell:PhotoAlbums shell:ConnectionsFolder shell:Administrative Tools shell:PrintersFolder shell:Default Gadgets shell:ProgramFilesX86 shell:Searches shell:Common Startup shell:ControlPanelFolder shell:SampleVideos shell:SendTo shell:ResourceDir shell:ProgramFiles shell:CredentialManager shell:PrintHood shell:MAPIFolder shell:CD Burning shell:AppUpdatesFolder shell:Common Start Menu shell:LocalAppDataLow shell:Templates shell:Gadgets shell:Programs shell:Recent shell:SampleMusic shell:Desktop shell:CommonPictures shell:RecycleBinFolder shell:CryptoKeys shell:Common Templates shell:Startup shell:Links shell:OEM Links shell:SamplePictures shell:Common Desktop shell:NetHood shell:Games shell:Common Administrative Tools shell:NetworkPlacesFolder shell:SystemX86 shell:History shell:AddNewProgramsFolder shell:Playlists shell:ProgramFilesCommonX86 shell:PublicGameTasks shell:ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder shell:Public shell:Common Documents shell:CSCFolder shell:Local AppData shell:Windows shell:UsersFilesFolder shell:ProgramFilesCommon shell:Fonts shell:Personal Windows 7 Shortcuts I compiled the following list with an early Alpha build of Windows 7. It is possible that some of these have changed with newer versions. If you find one that is wrong please let me know so I can correct it. Wireless Networks pop-up rundll32.exe van.dll,RunVAN Advanced Restore sdclt.exe /restorewizardadmin Restore Files sdclt.exe /restorewizard Backup Location & Settings sdclt.exe /configure Add Network Location (wizard) rundll32.exe shwebsvc.dll,AddNetPlaceRunDll Indexing Options control.exe srchadmin.dll Notification Cache rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 5 Aero (Transparency) Off Rundll32.exe DwmApi #104 Aero (Transparency) On Rundll32.exe DwmApi #102 Welcome Center rundll32.exe oobefldr.dll,ShowWelcomeCenter Add/Remove Programs RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0 Content Advisor RunDll32.exe msrating.dll,RatingSetupUI Control Panel RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL Date and Time Properties RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl Display Settings RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL access.cpl,,3 Device Manager RunDll32.exe devmgr.dll DeviceManager_Execute Folder Options – File Types RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_Options 2 Folder Options – General RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 0 Folder Options – Search RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 2 Folder Options – View RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 7 Forgotten Password Wizard RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,PRShowSaveWizardExW Hibernate RunDll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState Keyboard Properties RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @1 Lock Screen RunDll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation Mouse Properties RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @0 Map Network Drive RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL Connect Network Connections RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl Power Options RunDll32.exe Shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl Regional Settings RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,3 Stored Usernames and Passwords RunDll32.exe keymgr.dll,KRShowKeyMgr System Properties: Advanced RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4 System Properties: Automatic Updates RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5 Taskbar Properties RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Options_RunDLL 1 User Accounts RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL nusrmgr.cpl Windows Security Center RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl Windows – About RunDll32.exe SHELL32.DLL,ShellAboutW Unplug/Eject Hardware RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll Windows Firewall RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl Wireless Network Setup RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL NetSetup.cpl,@0,WNSW Open Control Panel (All Items) explorer.exe shell:::{21ec2020-3aea-1069-a2dd-08002b30309d} Manage Wireless Networks explorer.exe shell:::{1fa9085f-25a2-489b-85d4-86326eedcd87} Sound Control Playback Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl Sound Control Sounds Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,2 Sound Control Recording Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLLmmsys.cpl,,1 Add/Remove Programs rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl Add/Remove Windows Components rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,2 Set Program Access and Computer Defaults rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,3 People Near Me rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl People Near Me Sign In Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL collab.cpl,,1 Screen Resolution rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl Personalization rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,2 Screen Saver rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,1 Windows Firewall rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl Device Manager rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hdwwiz.cpl Power Options rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl Power Options Change Plan Settings rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl,,1 System Properties rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl System Properties Hardware Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,2 System Properties Advanced Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,3 System Properties System Protection Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4 System Properties Remote Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5 Pen and Touch Tablet PC Settings rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl Pen and Touch Tablet PC Settings Flicks Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,1 Pen and Touch Tablet PC Settings Handwriting Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL tabletpc.cpl,,2 Phone and Modem Options rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl Phone and Modem Options Modems Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,1 Phone and Modems Options Advanced Tab rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL telephon.cpl,,2 Date and Time rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl Date and Time Additional Clocks rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl,,1 Action Center rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl Unplug/Eject Hardware RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dllInternet Explorer Specific Commands
Delete Temporary Internet Files: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8 Delete Cookies: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2 Delete History: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1 Delete Form Data: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16 Delete Passwords: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32 Delete All: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255 Delete All + files and settings stored by Add-ons: RunDll32.exe InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351Miscellaneous Variables
Windows Directory %WINDIR% %SYSTEMROOT% Hard Drive That Contains OS %HOMEDRIVE% Users Home Directory %HOMEPATH% %USERPROFILE% Default Temporary Directory %TEMP% %TMP% Program Files %PROGRAMFILES% Current Users Application Data Directory %APPDATA% If anyone has additional ones that I have missed you can submit them and I will add them to this list. Command-line access to Control Panel pages and toolsMore Commands: regedit - Registry editor
Control Panel page Command line Action Center wscui.cplAdministrative Tools explorer.exeProgramDataMicrosoftWindowsStart MenuProgramsAdministrative ToolsAdvanced System Properties→Advanced tab SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exeAdvanced System Properties→Computer Name tab sysdm.cplorSystemPropertiesComputerName.exeAdvanced System Properties→Advanced tab→Performance Options→Data Execution Prevention tab SystemPropertiesDataExecutionPrevention.exeAdvanced System Properties→Hardware tab SystemPropertiesHardware.exeAdvanced System Properties→Advanced tab→Performance Options SystemPropertiesPerformance.exeAdvanced System Properties→System Protection tab SystemPropertiesProtection.exeAdvanced System Properties→Remote tab SystemPropertiesRemote.exeBackup and Restore sdclt.exeBluetooth Devices bthprops.cplColor Management colorcpl.exeColor Management→Advanced→Calibrate Display dccw.exeDate and Time timedate.cplorcontrol date/timeDevice Manager devmgmt.mscorhdwwiz.cplDevices and Printers control networkorcontrolprintersDisk Management diskmgmt.mscDisplay DpiScaling.exeDisplay→Screen Resolution desk.cplEase of Access Center Utilman.exeEase of Access Center→Use the computer without a mouse or keyboard control keyboardorcontrol mouseFonts control fontsGame Controllers joy.cplInternet Options inetcpl.cplMouse Properties main.cplorcontrol mouseNetwork Connections ncpa.cplPen and Touch TabletPC.cplPeople Near Me collab.cplPersonalization control desktopPhone and Modem telephon.cplPower Options powercfg.cplPrograms and Features appwiz.cplPrograms and Features→Turn Windows features on or off OptionalFeatures.exeRegion and Language intl.cplSet Program Access and Computer Defaults ComputerDefaults.exeSound mmsys.cplSync Center mobsync.exeTask Scheduler taskschd.mscUser Accounts control userpasswordsUser Accounts (advanced) control userpasswords2orNetplwiz.exeVolume Mixer SndVol.exeWindows Firewall Firewall.cpl
cmd – Ms-Dos Command line Prompt.
taskmgr – Task Manager
wab – outlook Express contact
mSconfig – Start and stop programs from starting in windows.
recent – show recent document open.
cmd /k ipconfig – Gives info on your ip configuration.
fsmgmt.msc – View shared folders on your computer.
osk – On screen keyboard
dvdplay – open windows media player
chkdsk – Repairs damaged files by running check disk.
cleanmgr – Runs Clean up manager to delete unwanted files.
inetcpl.cpl – Opens Internet Properties.
appwiz.cpl – add and remove programs wizard.
control desktop – Opens desktop properties.
sysdm.cpl – Open System Properties.
dxdiag – DirectX Trouble Shooting utility
services.msc – Display list of services installed on your computer
diskmgmt.msc – Disk Management Utility
compmgmt.msc – Computer Management Utility
timedate.cpl -Shows Date and Time
control userpasswords – Shows your user account configuration window
control – Control panel
taskmgr – Open task manager
control admintools – Show administrative tools for computer.
control folders – Folder Properties
devmgmt.msc – Device manager
mmsys.cpl – Sound configurations
desktop – open desktop folder
C: – Open C: drive
msinfo32 – Windows System Information
temp – Opens up C:Windowstemp .
eudcedit – Chracter editor for making font.
scrnsave.scr – Screen Saver
winver – Shows you what version of windows you are using.
fonts – Opens font folder
intl.cpl – Regional setings
%systemroot% – Opens Windows folder.
eventvwr.msc – Event Viewer
firefox – Launches firefox if installed.
notepad – notepad
calc – calculator
perfmon.msc – Performance monitor
powercfg.cpl – Power management
wscui.cpl – Security centre
shutdown – shut down computer
logoff – log off your account
telnet – telnet
firewall.cpl – Windows Firewall
explorer – Windows Explorer
syskey – Windows System Security Tool
write – Word pad
chrome – Launches Google Chrome if installed.
iexplore – Launches Internet Explorer
sigverif – File Signature Verification Tool
charmap – Character Map
photoshop – Launces Adobe photoshop if installed.
hdwwiz.cpl – Add Hardware wizard
ccleaner – Launches CCleaner if installed.
comp – Compare files
mrt – Malicious Software Removal Tool
access.cpl – MS Access Database program if installed
excel – MS Excel if installed
diskpart – Disk partioner
frontpg – MS frontpage if installed
moviemk – Microsoft Movie Maker
mmc – Microsoft Management Console
narrator – MS Narrator
mspaint – MS Paint
powerpnt – MS Power Point if installed
winword – MS word if installed
mobsync – MS Sync tool
control mouse – Mouse properties
edit – MS-Dos command line editor
ftp – MS-Dos Command line editor
nero – launches nero cd/dvd burning program if installed.
quicktime.cpl – launches Quicktime if installed.
realplay – Launches Real Player if installed
mstsc – remote desktop
sndrec32 – sound recorder
sfc /scannow – System File Checker Utility ( Scan Immediately )
sfc /scanonce – System File Checker Utility ( Scan Once At Next Boot )
sfc /scanboot – System File Checker Utility ( Scan On Every Boot )
sfc /revert – System File Checker Utility ( Return to Default Settings)
sfc /purgecache – System File Checker Utility ( Purge File Cache )
sfc /cachesize=x – System File Checker Utility ( Set Cache Size to Size x )
tcptest – tcp test
tweakui – Tweakui if installed
label – Volume Serial Number for C:
sndvol32 – Volume control
ntbackup – Windows Backup utility
magnify – Windows magnifier
igfxzoom – Zoom utility
