Visual Tour of the Windows XP Home Control Panel

The Control Panel is a collection of tools you can use to change the way your Windows XP Home computer looks and behaves. The Control Panel tools allow you to customize Windows XP to meet your needs and match your preferences. For instance, you can install printers or other hardware, remove unneeded programs, and perform routine maintenance on your computer, all through the Control Panel tools. The tools also allow you to change the picture on the Windows desktop, your Windows screensaver, and your Windows sounds.

Since the Control Panel provides access to so many Windows XP settings, taking the time to learn a little about each tool can give you the information you need to better control your computer. This screen shot gallery provides a visual tour of the Windows XP Control Panel, with brief descriptions of each tool. You'll also find links to relevant tutorials you can follow to immediately apply what you've learned about the Control Panel.