One simple way to open the Control Panel by Command Prompt is to simultaneously press Windows+ R to open the Run box, type cmd in the box, and press Enter. In the command for open control panel, type the word control followed by hitting the Enter key. This is how you open Control Panel instantly. Besides, you can launch particular Control Panel items by entering such commands as control appwiz. cpl for Programs and Features, control printers for Devices and Printers, or control folders for File Explorer Options. Very handy if you want to save time and not go through all the Windows settings for the same result.