

Third-party software and hardware manufacturers can add Control Panel icons to provide an interface for setting configuration options for their products. The file is renamed to Desk.cpl in the Windows\System folder. Note that in Windows 98, the Desk.cpl file is named Deskw95.cpl in the compressed cabinet (.cab) file. Sysdm.cpl System properties and Add New Hardware wizard Sticpl.cpl Scanners and Cameras properties Odbccp32.cpl Data Sources (32-bit ODBC, included w/ Microsoft Office)

Mlcfg32.cpl Microsoft Exchange or Windows Messaging properties Main.cpl Mouse, Fonts, Keyboard, and Printers properties cpl files included with Windows:Īppwiz.cpl Add/Remove Programs propertiesįindFast.cpl FindFast (included with Microsoft Office for Windows 95) The following table lists the most common. Note that Control Panel files are sometimes loaded using entries in the section of the Control.ini file. cpl files in the Windows\System folder are loaded automatically when you start Control Panel. This article describes the purpose and usage of Control Panel (.cpl) files.Įach tool in Control Panel is represented by a.
