You can create a desktop shortcut for Windows Settings to easily launch the Settings app on your Windows computer. This post teaches you how to create a Windows Settings shortcut. For more computer tips and tricks, you can visit MiniTool Software official website.
The Settings app in Windows 10/11 lets you access and adjust various system settings of your computer. You can press the Windows + I keyboard shortcut or click Start -> Settings to fast launch the Settings app in Windows 10/11. Alternatively, you can also create a Windows Settings desktop shortcut to quickly access it.
How to Create a Windows Settings Desktop Shortcut
Way 1. Create a desktop shortcut for Settings from Start
- Press Windows + S to open the Windows Search box, type settings, right-click Settings app, and select Pin to Start to add the Settings app to Start. Alternatively, you can also click Start and right-click the Settings icon and select Pin to Start.
- After you pin the Settings app to Start, you can click, drag and drop the Settings app from Start to the desktop. It will create a desktop shortcut for the Windows Settings app.
Way 2. Make a Windows Settings shortcut from the desktop
- Right-click any blank area on the desktop and select New -> Shortcut to open the Create Shortcut window.
- Type ms-settings: in the path box and click Next.
- Type a name for the shortcut. You can type Settings, Windows Settings, Settings App, etc. Click the Finish button to create a shortcut for Windows Settings.
- Then you can double-click the Settings desktop shortcut to quickly open the Window Settings app to view and change any settings.
About Windows Settings
Windows Settings, also known as PC Settings, is a component of the Microsoft Windows system. You can open the Settings app to change various system settings on your PC. Windows Settings is included in Windows 8/10/11 and Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022.
After you open Windows Settings on Windows 10, you can see the following categories: System, Devices, Phone, Network & Internet, Personalization, Apps, Accounts, Time & Language, Gaming, Ease of Access, Search, Cortana, Privacy, and Update & Security. You can click any category to find the target settings you want to adjust. For the latest Windows 11 OS, the Settings app is a little bit different from Windows 10.
Conclusion
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