Microsoft has been bleeding the Windows Control Panel for several years. However, some options can still only be selected via the Control Panel.

The Windows Control Panel’s imminent demise once again looms large. I refuse to give it up.

Microsoft isn't killing Windows Control Panel after all The 40-year-old tool still seems to have plenty of life left, though certain settings will continue to be deprecated.

Simultaneously, Microsoft demonstrated immense foresight by retaining the Control Panel from older Windows versions instead of nuking it and using Settings as the sole interface.