Various options of a control panel which can be configured are
| Control Panel Item | Used For |
| Accessibility Options | Set keyboard or mouse for disabled persons. |
| Add New Hardware | Installation of new hardware like CD-ROM, display adapters, etc. |
| Add /Remove Programs | Add or remove Ms-Windows modules or application software. |
| Date and Time | Sets date and time and also the time zone. |
| Display | Sets colors and fonts for screen elements, picture for desktop, screen saver, screen resolution, display driver and energy saving mode. |
| Fonts | Adds and deletes typefaces for screen display and printer output. |
| Keyboard | Sets cursor blink rate, keyboard language and type of keyboard. |
| Mouse | Sets mouse’s pointer speed, swap between left and right buttons and shape of various pointers. |
| Network Connections | Configures network (hardware and software), network identification. |
| Power Options | Applicable if battery powered, it shows of battery charge condition. |
| Printers and Faxes | Modify properties of installed printers and install new printer also. |
| Regional Settings | Sets how Window displays time, date, numbers and currency. |
| Sounds & Audio Devices | Turns on or off sound on events, changes the audio, MIDI, CD music and other multimedia device drivers setting and properties, if installed. |
| System | Give details on system’s internal devices, can optimize system performance and also a number of system troubleshooting options. |
