How to access System in Windows 10

roger — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 22:27:00 +0000

Perhaps the title of this post is misleading. In previous versions of Windows, it was enough to enter the Control Panel and from there, access this item. However, with the arrival of version 20H2 this element has been removed. On the other hand, it has not been completely removed. More correctly it has been hidden. Please note that Microsoft is betting on a gradual removal from the Control Panel. Therefore, its functions are being migrated to the modern Windows Settings. But don’t worry, today we will see how to access System in Windows 10.

Classic system application in Windows 10.

As mentioned above, Microsoft intends to remove the Windows Control Panel. However, this is a slow and gradual process. It has also generated discomfort and confusion in users. As often features are removed and others are duplicated. And as part of this policy, the classic System application has been eliminated. Well, actually it has been hidden. And now we’ll show you how to use it again.

Using the run command to access the classic Windows 10 system menu.

Press the Win+R combination to invoke the Run box.
Please type: explorer shell:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
Press Enter to go to the classic system application.

From File Explorer

The file explorer also allows you to run some commands. Consequently, you can use it to access the classic system menu.

Open the file browser by pressing the Win+E combination
Please type the following in the search bar: explorer shell:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE}
Press Enter and that’s it!

Entering the classic System menu from the file browser.

Creating a desktop shortcut.

As you can see, the previous methods are perfectly functional. However, you have to use them again every time you want to access the Windows 10 system application. Indeed, a shortcut on the desktop will allow access in a more efficient way.

Please access the Windows 10 desktop.
Now right click on any empty space. Select New>Shortcut

Please write the same text as above.

Please assign the name of your preference. It can be Classic System Menu.

Finish the creation of the shortcut and you have access to the system menu.

Using the God mode in Windows 10.

This mode offers in a single screen the management tools and control options. This mode offers in a single screen the management tools and control options. In addition, this function remains hidden until the user activates it. Consequently, it displays more than 200 shortcuts divided into categories. Of course, the System menu is present in this mode. To know more about the God mode and how to activate it, please check our post.

Opening System from God mode.

Ultimately we have seen how to access System in Windows 10. Microsoft continues to remove Control Panel elements. However, we can still access some of them. Bye!