4.

Control Panel applets

The names of various applets in the Control Panel differ slightly depending on the version of Windows
installed. In Windows XP, the icons are grouped into categories:
Appearance and Themes: Applets that control the look of windows:
Display
Taskbar and Start menu
Folder options
Network and Internet Connections: Applets that configure all the connection types:
Internet options
Network connections
Add or Remove Programs: An applet to add or remove programs and windows components safely
Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices: Applets that control all the settings for sound:
Sounds and audio devices
Speech
Portable media devices
Performance and Maintenance: Applets to find information about your computer or perform
maintenance:
Administrative tools
Power options
Scheduled tasks
System

Printers and Other Hardware: Applets to configure devices connected to your computer:
Game controllers
Keyboard
Mouse
Phone and modem options
Printers and faxes
Scanners and cameras
User Accounts: Applets to configure options for users and their e-mail:
E-mail
User accounts
Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options: Applets to change settings based on your location
and language:
Date and time
Regional and language options
Accessibility Options: A wizard used to configure windows for vision, hearing, and mobility needs
Security Center: Applet used to configure security settings for:
Internet options
Automatic updates
Windows firewall