The words 'Control Panel abolished' will be removed from Microsoft's support page
Regarding the Windows Control Panel, which was announced to be 'discontinued' on Microsoft's official website, the text on the official page has changed and the word 'discontinued' has been removed.
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel | Ars Technica
Microsoft's Windows Control Panel might not get the ax after all — 38-year-old feature could live on as wording about deprecation is removed | Tom's Hardware
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsofts-windows-control-panel-gets-a-reprieve-as-wording-about-its-deprecation-is-removed
Around August 23, 2024, a notice will be posted on the official Microsoft website stating that 'The Control Panel will be discontinued,' announcing that the Control Panel, which has been available for 39 years, will be completely replaced by a new Settings app.
Windows 'Control Panel' to be abolished - GIGAZINE
The text at the time read, 'The Control Panel is a feature that has been a part of Windows for a long time. The Control Panel is a long-standing feature of Windows, providing a centralized location for viewing and controlling your system. Through a set of applets, you could adjust various options such as your system time and date, hardware settings, and network configuration. The Control Panel is being phased out in favor of the Settings app, which offers a more modern, streamlined experience.'
However, within a few hours of the above article being published, some of the wording was significantly changed to 'Many of your Control Panel settings are being transitioned to the Settings app, which provides a more modern, streamlined experience.' As a result, the word 'deprecated' has disappeared, but it is unclear whether the deprecation of the Control Panel has been officially retracted.
System configuration tools in Windows - Microsoft Support
In any case, the Control Panel is still included in all current versions of Windows 11, including the upcoming 24H2 update, and is not expected to suddenly disappear. Technology media Tom's Hardware pointed out that 'As younger generations start using smartphones as their 'first computer,' more and more people are comfortable using simple interfaces like the Settings app. Therefore, it makes sense for Microsoft to try to cover system settings with just the Settings app.'
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