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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
