the folder does not physically exist, but only contains shortcuts to various applets such as Add or Remove Programs and Internet Options. Beginning with Windows 95, the Control Panel is implemented as a special folder, i.e. The Control Panel has been part of Microsoft Windows since Windows 1.0, with each successive version introducing new applets. Additional applets are provided by third parties, such as audio and video drivers, VPN tools, input devices, and networking tools. It consists of a set of applets that include adding or removing hardware and software, controlling user accounts, changing accessibility options, and accessing networking settings. The Control Panel is a component of Microsoft Windows that provides the ability to view and change system settings.
