Big Windows update could bring an end to Control Panel

[Hanno Labuschagne]

Big Windows update could bring an end to Control Panel

The next major update for Windows could finally flip the kill-switch on Control Panel, a staple of the operating system since its earliest versions.

The much hyped "new Windows" was recently teased by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella as the "most significant" overhaul of the OS in a decade.

Set to be unveiled on 24 June, it will include design changes and more opportunities for creators and developers via the Windows app store.

 

[backstreetboy]

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

how long before we find they kill one thing, but break another?

 

[RonSwanson]

Control Panel gone, I was dreading this.

 

[zalaur]

well thats taking the p*ss

 

[Skerminkel]

I predict everyone will complain to the end of the world and then just get used to it. Like the ribbon interface in Office.

 

[RonSwanson]

I predict everyone will complain to the end of the world and then just get used to it. Like the ribbon interface in Office.

Yeah. And just reboot your workstation every time that you want to enable / diasble / restart a network interface or device driver.

 

[Greglsh]

Can anybody help with this, under the old control panel you had the "mail" option if you had Outlook installed. How do you find this in the new settings. We use this if Outlook has a problem starting etc.

 

[CeeBee]

i understand they killing off the old 'e' internet explorer also... still plenty government and other company sites that dont play too nicely with Edge or Chrome (probly not MS fault, but still)
but i guess there will be an option in Edge to go 'internet explorer-mode'... will see how that works

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

I predict everyone will complain to the end of the world and then just get used to it. Like the ribbon interface in Office.

errr ... you got used to the ribbon interface?

lmao, I stopped using MS Office and moved to other solutions ... not because of that mind you, but still

 

[KleinBoontjie]

Big Windows update could bring an end to Control Panel​

Yes, if you update Windows, by installing Linux over it, you got rid of the Control panel.

 

[NarrowBandFtw]

dear MS, while you're removing stuff, remove the nag dialog that tells me my "license" is about to expire

please and thank you

a real pain the rear when it pops up during an online match

 

[rambo919]

Big news, we are killing CP and replacing it with Edge functionality.

 

[Gatecrasher]

Get rid of Control Panel then, hopefully that will force them to focus on the missing functionality.

Don't bank on it.

 

[system32]

Settings has lots of missing functionality and information.
Settings for Dummies.

 

[supersunbird]

I called it:

I bet we can kiss Control Panel goodbye

 

[Dimpie (JIGSAW)]

Can anybody help with this, under the old control panel you had the "mail" option if you had Outlook installed. How do you find this in the new settings. We use this if Outlook has a problem starting etc.

Dont stress yet, it isn't gone yet ...

 

[blacklung]

Can anybody help with this, under the old control panel you had the "mail" option if you had Outlook installed. How do you find this in the new settings. We use this if Outlook has a problem starting etc.

OLCFG.EXE found in the same folder as outlook.exe

 

[Neo_X]

I am sorry but no ->my control panel love will not be ended.

updates will not be happening here

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

I am sorry but no ->my control panel love will not be ended.

updates will not be happening here

how long until they force it down our collective throat's
with functionality that disappears or breaks something else with their misguided attempts to fix it.
sure you can stick with 7 or XP, but for how long until they collectively nag you to update every 10 min.

you know that's how MS rolls, remove one thing and break 100 other things.
here's a tip MS, if it aint broke, dont fix it!