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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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  1. Ramesh 176.1K 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
    2022-10-28T21:46:13+00:00

    Wish there was an easier way to get the old interface back - the new one is not helpful at all. It used to be great to be able to see all my devices with just one click on "Devices and Printers" on the Control Panel. Seems like Windows is going the way of IOS, hiding everything developers have decided users don't need to see. This is the one reason I have stayed with Windows instead of moving over to Apple/Mac. Have always disliked the way Apple hides most of the operating system functions, making it extremely difficult to get anything done unless it has been pre-designed to show up on their "user interface for dummies." Please refrain from treating all of your users like they don't know anything at all about computers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-12-01T23:56:19+00:00

    I seriously dislike the new Windows settings and really wish microsoft would just stick to what works with the control panel instead of trying to "simplify" everything by imitating apple.

    Seriously, what kind of metrics are they getting saying people actually prefer the new stuff, especially given how many people complain about it? What I'd give to have an "admin" version of windows without dumbed-down prompts and UI.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-07T15:03:40+00:00

    If nobody found the shortcut to view printers the old way, there is simple but it takes now 5 clicks more.

    Go to control panel and open VIEW devices and printers.

    It opens NEW windows look (Unusable) and you click on printers & scanners.

    It lists all of printers in new way and there you yust click on any printer doesnt matter.

    There you have queue, print test page and in the bottom there is now row where it says MORE devices and printer settings.

    That is old control panel printer view.

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