# How to Open Settings in Windows 10

  
Most of the settings you'll want to change in Windows 10 are in [**Settings**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-settings-in-windows-10-6ffbef87-e633-45ac-a1e8-b7a834578ac6). Settings is organized into the separate **System**, **Devices**, **Phone**, **Network & Internet**, **Personalization**, **Apps**, **Accounts**, **Time & language**, **Gaming**, **Ease of Access** (Accessibility), **Search**, **Privacy**, **Update & Security**, and **Mixed Reality** (if available) categories. You can click/tap on a category to view and change more settings for that category.  
  
Starting with [**Windows 10 build 18350**](https://www.tenforums.com/windows-10-news/123760-new-windows-10-insider-preview-fast-skip-build-18305-19h1-dec-19-a.html), [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/home) is introducing a new way to help users finish their Windows setup and quickly access some of the most frequently used settings. Inspired by the [Microsoft](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/home) account homepage, the Settings home page now has a header at the top allowing you to take quick action for things like signing in and managing your [Microsoft](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=3570X1544160&isjs=1&jv=15.2.1-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tenforums.com%2Ftutorials%2F3326-open-settings-windows-10-a.html&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fstore%2Fb%2Fhome&xs=2&xtz=300&xuuid=7f8559630de4ecc7bbf6ff5082454bb3&xcreo=300001&xguid=414d252330e0a82747dcfb8ace07e57b&xword=Microsoft) account, making the Windows and <span class="skimwords-potential">Microsoft</span> experience better. It also gives you an easy to glance at system status, such as when updates are available. Some of you may have already seen this in previous builds, but don’t worry if not, we’re continuing to roll this out slowly and you will see it in an upcoming build.  
  
Starting with [**Windows 10 build 21359**](https://www.tenforums.com/windows-10-news/177691-windows-10-insider-preview-dev-build-21359-1-co_release-april-14-a.html), the **Ease of Access** category in Settings has been renamed to **Accessibility**.  
  
This tutorial will show you different ways to open the **Settings** app in **Windows 10**

<div id="bkmrk-option-one"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION ONE</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings with Keyboard Shortcut

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Press the **Win + I** keys.</div><div id="bkmrk-option-two"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION TWO</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from Win+X Quick Link Menu

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open the **[Win+X Quick Link menu](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/1984-open-win-x-quick-link-menu-windows-10-a.html)**, and click/tap on **Settings**. (see screenshot below)  
  
[![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_win-x.png](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328078d1618681235t-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_win-x.png "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_win-x.png")](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328078d1618681235-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_win-x.png)</div><div id="bkmrk-option-three"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION THREE</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from Start Menu

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open the **Start menu** .  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Click/tap on the [**Settings**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2192-add-remove-folders-start-list-windows-10-a.html) (gear) button on the left side of the Start menu. (see screenshot below)  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_start_menu.jpg](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328077d1618681235-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_start_menu.jpg "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_start_menu.jpg")</div><div id="bkmrk-option-four"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION FOUR</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from Action Center

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open the [**Action Center**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2594-open-action-center-windows-10-a.html#option1) (Win+A).  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Click/tap on the [**All settings**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3956-add-remove-quick-actions-action-center-windows-10-a.html) quick action button. (see screenshot below)  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_action_center.jpg](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328071d1618681226-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_action_center.jpg "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_action_center.jpg")</div> **<a class="anchor" name="option5"></a>**

<div id="bkmrk-option-five"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION FIVE</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from Search

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open the [**Search**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2854-hide-show-search-box-search-icon-taskbar-windows-10-a.html) (Win+S).  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Type **Settings** into the search box. (see screenshot below)  
  
<span class="bbnum">3</span> Click/tap on **Settings** in the search results, or click/tap on **Open** if Settings is selected.  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_search.png](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328076d1618681235-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_search.png "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_search.png")</div><div id="bkmrk-option-six"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION SIX</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from File Explorer

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open **File Explorer** (Win+E).  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Click/tap on [**This PC**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3734-open-pc-quick-access-file-explorer-windows-10-a.html) in the navigation pane. (see screenshot below)  
  
<span class="bbnum">3</span> Click/tap on the **Computer** tab.  
  
<span class="bbnum">4</span> Click/tap on the **Open Settings** button in the [**ribbon**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/42982-hide-show-file-explorer-ribbon-windows-10-a.html).  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_file_explorer_this-pc.png](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328073d1618681226-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_file_explorer_this-pc.png "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_file_explorer_this-pc.png")</div><div id="bkmrk-option-seven"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION SEVEN</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from Run

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open **Run** (Win+R).  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Type `ms-settings:` into Run, and click/tap on **OK** or press Enter. (see screenshot below)  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_run.png](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328075d1618681226-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_run.png "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_run.png")</div><div id="bkmrk-option-eight"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION EIGHT</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from Command Prompt

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open a [**command prompt**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3288-open-command-prompt-windows-10-a.html).  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Copy and paste `start ms-settings:` into the command prompt, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_command.png](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328072d1618681226-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_command.png "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_command.png")</div><div id="bkmrk-option-nine"><div><div><span class="bbopt2">OPTION NINE</span></div></div></div>## Open Settings from PowerShell

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<span class="bbnum">1</span> Open [**PowerShell**](https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/25581-open-windows-powershell-windows-10-a.html).  
  
<span class="bbnum">2</span> Copy and paste `start ms-settings:` into PowerShell, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)  
  
![Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_powershell.png](https://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/328074d1618681226-open-settings-windows-10-a-settings_powershell.png "Open Settings in Windows 10-settings_powershell.png")</div> **That's it,**