Control Panel commands is be used to interact with Control Panel applets directly from the command-line or through scripts. They can be executed from the command prompt (CMD) or by pressing win+r.

| cpl commands | Usage |
|---|---|
| appwiz.cpl | Opens Control Panel > Program and Features |
| ncpa.cpl | Open network properties |
| sysdm.cpl | Open system properties window |
| desk.cpl | Open display settings |
| timedate.cpl | Open Date and Time settings |
| eventvwr.msc | Open windows Event Viewer |
| firewall.cpl | Open Windows Firewall |