No option to open Device and Printers in control panel in Windows 11 22h2

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Anonymous
2022-10-06T16:29:13+00:00

In previous versions of windows 11 and windows 10, I was able to access the devices and printers options from control panel instead of settings. Now the devices and printers from control panel opens the settings, which lack some options, especially the option to turn on or off handsfree telephony for Bluetooth devices. Is there anyway to access this option in windows 11 22h2?

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Ramesh 181.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2022-10-06T16:38:35+00:00

Hi there,

In Windows 11 22H2 and higher, the old Devices and Printers interface can still be accessed by running the following command from the Run dialog.

  • shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A}

For other methods to open the classic Devices and Printers applet, see:

Optionally, you can add "Devices and Printers (Classic)" to the Control Panel.

Download devices-and-printers-classic-cpl.reg and apply the REG file.

You'll see the following option in the Control Panel.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-28T17:08:07+00:00

    Ventana ejecutar

    explorer shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A}

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T10:47:03+00:00

    Hi,

    You can also open devices and printers by right-clicking on devices and printers and press "open"

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-14T00:42:54+00:00

    While severely frustrated by this and cursing Microsoft i have found a simpler way to open devices and printers.

    Go to Control panel double click Hardware and sound then right click Devices and printers Now you have several options:

    1 click open

    2 click open in a new window

    3 click pin to start menu (most convenient if you have to access it frequently)

    4 Double right click Devices and printers

    I haven't tested other options but I'm sure they will work fine, only direct link was changed.

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