An internal build of Windows 11 had a hidden “Soundscape” page, presumably to replace 'Sounds' settings in the Control Panel.

The Control Panel has been part of Windows since 1985, making it nearly 40 years old—and even the 'new' Settings app was introduced in 2012 with Windows 8.

Microsoft has been bleeding the Windows Control Panel for several years. However, some options can still only be selected via the Control Panel.

If you're looking for a quick way to get to the Control Panel in Windows 11, here's how to add it to the context menu.

In stark contrast, getting to this little window through the Control Panel takes two short clicks on Control Panel → Hardware and Sound → Manage audio devices.

Open the Control Panel, navigate to "Hardware and Sound," and then select "Sound." Alternatively, you can press Win + I to open Settings, go to the "System" section, and click on "Sound Control ...

With the right code and edits to the Registry File, you can add access to the Control Panel directly into Windows 11 File Explorer.

Most Windows options are now available in the modernized Settings apps on Windows 10 and Windows 11. However, a few loose ends remain in the aging Control Panel window.