| Windows 10 | Windows 11 | |------------|-------------| | Control Panel still primary for many tasks | Settings app preferred; Control Panel harder to find | | Administrative Tools folder pinned to Start | Now called "Windows Tools" – hidden unless searched or pinned | | Right-click Start → "Computer Management" | Right-click Start → "Computer Management" still works | | Legacy System Properties ( sysdm.cpl ) easily found | Hidden; requires sysdm.cpl in Run |
( resmon )
Open the Control Panel, set the "View by" option to Large icons , and select Windows Tools . windows 11 administrator tools
If you encounter issues with Windows 11 Administrator Tools, here are some troubleshooting steps to follow:
| Method | How to Access | Best For | |--------|---------------|-----------| | | Win + X | Fast access to Disk Management, Event Viewer, Device Manager, Computer Management, Terminal (Admin), Task Manager | | Run Dialog | Win + R → control admintools | Launching specific admin tools by name (e.g., compmgmt.msc ) | | Search | Win key → type tool name (e.g., "Event Viewer") | Direct launch | | Windows Tools Folder | Control Panel → System & Security → Windows Tools | Full list of all admin tools | | Windows 10 | Windows 11 | |------------|-------------|
Key admin commands:
When things go wrong, the ( eventvwr.msc ) is the first place an admin looks. Windows 11 logs thousands of events daily, categorized into Application, Security, and System logs. ( taskschd
( taskschd.msc )
Here are some of the most commonly used Windows 11 Administrator Tools:
Press the Windows key and type "Windows Tools" .