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Hidden clues suggest Microsoft is moving another part of Windows 11’s Control Panel to the Settings app – and this time it’s mouse options
Winsage
March 18, 2025

Hidden clues suggest Microsoft is moving another part of Windows 11’s Control Panel to the Settings app – and this time it’s mouse options

Microsoft is transitioning mouse options from the Control Panel to the Settings app as part of a strategy to phase out the Control Panel in Windows operating systems. Currently, these changes are not visible in Windows 11 and are only present in the Windows Server environment. The relocated mouse properties include features like pointer trails and customization options, which are now found under Accessibility and Bluetooth & Devices in the Settings app. The visual presentation of these options in the Settings app is more polished compared to the Control Panel. This migration has been ongoing since 2020, with the Control Panel gradually redirecting users to the Settings app. Despite this transition, the Control Panel is unlikely to be completely retired in the near future due to the complexity of determining which features to retain.
Windows 11 will give you another reason to ditch Control Panel, migrates mouse settings
Winsage
March 17, 2025

Windows 11 will give you another reason to ditch Control Panel, migrates mouse settings

The Settings app in Windows 11 has been evolving over the past four years, with features migrating to a centralized hub. The latest Windows Server Build 26376 introduces new mouse properties, indicating changes for upcoming Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 23H2. These mouse-related settings, previously in the legacy Mouse properties applet, are now integrated into the Settings app but are spread across different sections. Features like Mouse Pointer Trails and customization options are found in the Accessibility section, while hover actions and button configurations are in the Mouse page under Accessibility. The Devices page retains similar options with enhancements. While the integration simplifies navigation by eliminating the need for separate applications, the fragmentation of settings may complicate the user experience for those preferring a consolidated view. Microsoft aims to reduce reliance on the Control Panel in future updates, though excessive changes could lead users back to it.
Microsoft slowly kills off the Control Panel as another feature moves to Settings
Winsage
March 14, 2025

Microsoft slowly kills off the Control Panel as another feature moves to Settings

Microsoft is phasing out the Control Panel, migrating mouse properties options to the Settings application. This transition was revealed by user @PhantomOfEarth and aligns with Microsoft's announcement from August 2024 regarding the Control Panel's gradual phase-out. The move aims to consolidate settings within the more modern Settings interface, enhancing usability and accessibility for users.
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