Windows 10: Why the need for "Settings"?

Isn't Control Panel supposed to do everything we need?

I understand the need to have a tablet oriented hub, but why also include that in deskop mode.

Don't get it.

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Signing in - why the need for a password that can't be saved?

Since installing Widows 10 and particularly after signing up to Microsoft Account I have been unable to access my programs/apps without a Password. The boot-up stops before the 'welcome' appears and at this point I have to enter a Password. The password
takes me to the apps, but it is a nuisance and restricts other members of the family to free access. I do not particularly care for the multiplicity of passwords that is required. I would like to take my computer back to when it automatically made its way
from switch-on to my screen of icons. how do I do this. There seems to be few control tabs on the Sign-in options menu in 'Accounts' - unless I just delete the account. Would deleting the account solve the problem.

I have a fear that if my password fails and I get the dreaded "password failed" notice on the screen I then have no way of accessing my apps or internet and my computer becomes useless as there are no further tabs/links on the screen. What do I do then?
Is there another way in?

 

Signing in - why the need for a password that can't be saved?

You're happy with other members of the family seeing your documents. browsing history etc?

If not then just create a Standard Local user account and call it "Family" or some such.

Having a password-protected User account is part of your armoury against on-line nasties....all security professionals recommend you have one.

 

In addition, a one setting model for all devices would need to be touch friendly. The Control Panel wasn't, so Settings was born.

Even though the Control Panel UI will be removed, we may still be able to access it. We'll have to wait and see though. *Smile

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html

 

R-remove the Control Panel????

Nooooooooooooooooooooooo

*cries uncontrollably*

 

Control Panel is being phased out. Eventually it will be gone, Settings is the new configuration tool which will grow and expand in functionality.

 

I liked the control panel too, but, after getting used to Settings all these months, I'm finding it easier to navigate than the CP. Each menu has it's submenu and when things crossover there are also links to other menus(,e.g. Personalization>mouse cursor or Sound).
It's just a different interface, and probably better for those with eyesight(using dark skin) or concentration problems.

 

I actually like the new settings, its easy to navigate and you can use search if you need to.

 

I use the cpanel daily

 

Can't stand the setting app, or any of the touch oriented screens. This stuff does not belong on the desktop systems. It takes up to much space and is rather ugly. A desktop is NOT a tablet. I wish M$ would realize that and stop trying to combine them.

 

I personally can't stand the settings app, it just looks crap & everything is too big & chunky in it. Control panel was much much better.

 

My next Desktop will be touch, this one is on my short list http://store.hp.com/us/en/PDPStdView...&storeId=10151

 

I can use settings with my mouse and keyboard. And the are not done with the GUI for it. You are rushing to a judgment on something not finished yet.

 

Same as above

 

I think you will find the GUI for the settings app is pretty much final. No new features will be added to any new builds & will just be bugfixes if they really want to hit the 29th July release date. Personally I find there are too many concessions to touch just like there was in Windows 8x