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FIX: Two Control Panel Windows Open in Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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AlthoughWindows 10is far more stable than it was when the Insider Program started, users are still facing some strange issues. This time, some users complained about how every time they openControl Panel, two windows show up. But this is a minor issue, and it can be resolved easily.

Why does Windows open two Control Panel screens?

Users report that when they try to open Control Panel, two windows ofExploreropen instead of one, which is expected. This problem occurs when they try to openControl Panelwith Cortana, but also when they access it from Win + X menu. Simply said, howsoever they openControl Panel, two windows show up, and it’s very annoying.

1. Edit folder and search options

But, there’s an explanation why this happens. Due some kind of bug inWindows 10, whenever you try to openControl Panel, it will open twice if the option “Lanuch folder windows in a separate process” inFile Exploreris enabled. To fix this issue, just follow these steps:

That would be all, you can openControl Panelagain and you’ll see that only one window will open. We’re sure that Microsoft will get rid of this and other small bugs of the kind by the time the nextWindows 10version comes out, or maybe even in some of the coming builds. But until then, small workarounds like this will get the job done.

2. Update your computer

Make sure that you’re running the latest OS updates on your machine. Microsoft regularly rolls out new system updates to make the OS more stable and add various bug fixes and improvements.

Go to Settings > Update & Security >Windows Update> Check for updates.

If you have any comments or suggestions, write them down in the comments section below, we’d certainly like to read your thoughts.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.