Run Control Panel items from the command line

This article provides a summary table of names of all standard Windows 7 Control Panel items, which can come in handy when running these items from the command line or creating shortcuts.
Name | Command |
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Control Panel | control |
Windows CardSpace | control /name Microsoft.CardSpace |
Windows SideShow | control /name Microsoft.WindowsSideShow |
AutoPlay | control /name Microsoft.AutoPlay |
Offline Files | control /name Microsoft.OfflineFiles |
Administrative Tools | control /name Microsoft.AdministrativeTools |
Backup and Restore | control /name Microsoft.BackupAndRestore |
Biometric Devices | control /name Microsoft.BiometricDevices |
Windows Firewall | control /name Microsoft.WindowsFirewall |
Recovery | control /name Microsoft.Recovery |
Desktop Gadgets | control /name Microsoft.DesktopGadgets |
Date and Time | control /name Microsoft.DateAndTime |
Location and Other Sensors | control /name Microsoft.LocationAndOtherSensors |
Device Manager | control /name Microsoft.DeviceManager |
Credential Manager | control /name Microsoft.CredentialManager |
HomeGroup | control /name Microsoft.HomeGroup |
Windows Defender | control /name Microsoft.WindowsDefender |
Sound | control /name Microsoft.Sound |
Notification Area Icons | control /name Microsoft.NotificationAreaIcons |
Game Controllers | control /name Microsoft.GameControllers |
Infrared | control /name Microsoft.Infrared |
Fonts Folder | control /name Microsoft.Fonts |
Indexing Options | control /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions |
Folder Options | control /name Microsoft.FolderOptions |
Tablet PC Settings | control /name Microsoft.TabletPCSettings |
Pen and Touch | control /name Microsoft.PenAndTouch |
Personalization | control /name Microsoft.Personalization |
Remote Desktop Connection | control /name Microsoft.RemoteAppAndDesktopConnections |
Get Programs | control /name Microsoft.GetPrograms |
Getting Started | control /name Microsoft.GettingStarted |
Programms and Features | control /name Microsoft.ProgramsAndFeatures |
Default Programs | control /name Microsoft.DefaultPrograms |
Speech Recognition | control /name Microsoft.SpeechRecognition |
Default Location | control /name Microsoft.DefaultLocation |
Parental Controls | control /name Microsoft.ParentalControls |
Taskbar and Start Menu | control /name Microsoft.TaskbarAndStartMenu |
Text to Speech | control /name Microsoft.TextToSpeech |
iSCSI Initiator Properties | control /name Microsoft.iSCSIInitiator |
Internet Properties | control /name Microsoft.InternetOptions |
Keyboard Properties | control /name Microsoft.Keyboard |
Mouse Properties | control /name Microsoft.Mouse |
System | control /name Microsoft.System |
Scanners and Cameras | control /name Microsoft.ScannersAndCameras |
People Near Me | control /name Microsoft.PeopleNearMe |
Performance Information and Tools | control /name Microsoft.PerformanceInformationAndTools |
Phone and Modem | control /name Microsoft.PhoneAndModem |
Color Management | control /name Microsoft.ColorManagement |
Troubleshooting | control /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting |
Devices and Printers | control /name Microsoft.DevicesAndPrinters |
User Accounts | control /name Microsoft.UserAccounts |
Windows Mobility Center | control /name Microsoft.MobilityCenter |
Windows Update | control /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate |
Action Center | control /name Microsoft.ActionCenter |
Sync Center | control /name Microsoft.SyncCenter |
Ease of Access Center | control /name Microsoft.EaseOfAccessCenter |
Network and Sharing Center | control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter |
BitLocker Drive Encryption | control /name Microsoft.BitLockerDriveEncryption |
Display (size of text) | control /name Microsoft.Display |
Power Options | control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions |
Region and Language | control /name Microsoft.RegionAndLanguage |
In case of absence of the required system device, drivers or certain components, the corresponding item of the Control Panel may not start.