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Windows 11 Technical Guide \u00b7 Updated: June 21, 2026<\/p>\n

How to open \u201cDevices and Printers\u201d in Windows 11: 4 practical methods to access the classic view<\/h2>\n

In Windows 11, Microsoft is increasingly pushing printer and device management into the Settings app. Even so, the classic view of Devices and printers<\/strong> It's still available if you know where to look. This guide covers the most direct methods, from the quick command to integration with File Explorer.<\/p>\n

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Recommended method<\/strong>
\nUse the Run dialog box with the CLSID command. It's fast and doesn't modify the system.<\/span><\/div>\n
Risk level<\/strong>
\nMethods 1, 2, and 3 are safe. Method 4 modifies the Windows Registry.<\/span><\/div>\n
Who does it serve?<\/strong>
\nUsers who need the classic view for printers, Bluetooth, drivers, or legacy devices.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Technical context: why it no longer appears as before<\/h2>\n

You can find Devices and printers<\/strong> in the Control Panel, but in modern versions of Windows 11, opening that entry usually redirects you to the Settings page related to Bluetooth, devices, printers, and scanners.<\/p>\n

That doesn't mean Microsoft has completely eliminated the classic interface. The feature can still be opened using its internal identifier, hence the command shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A}<\/code> It remains the cleanest access when you need the old view.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Quick Index<\/h2>\n
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  1. Open Devices and Printers from Run<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Open the classic view from Settings<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Create a shortcut on the desktop<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Add Devices and Printers to File Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n

    1. Open the old Devices and Printers from the Run dialog box<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

    The Run dialog box is the simplest way and Quick access to Devices and Printers in Windows<\/a> 11. This method is the most recommended because it does not change settings, install anything, and does not touch the Registry.<\/p>\n

    Editorial reading<\/strong>
    \nThis is the method you should try first. If it works on your Windows 11 installation, you don't need to apply any files. .reg<\/code> nor create permanent access.<\/div>\n
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    1. Press the Windows key<\/a> + R<\/strong> on your keyboard. This will open the Run dialog box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"Run<\/p>\n

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      1. When the Run dialog box opens, paste the following code and press Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
        shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A}<\/strong><\/pre>\n
        \"Route\"<\/p>\n
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        1. Running the command from the Run dialog box will instantly open the classic page of Devices and Printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \"Devices<\/p>\n
          2. Open the classic Devices and Printers from Settings<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
          The page of Devices and Printers is hidden under<\/a> multiple layers of configuration. You can also use the Settings app to open the hidden page<\/a>However, the path may vary slightly depending on the exact version of Windows 11 and the system language.<\/p>\n
          Important fact<\/strong>
          \nTo add, remove, or manage printers from the modern interface, Windows 11 primarily uses Bluetooth and devices > Printers and scanners<\/strong>The classic view is useful when you need legacy options that aren't as clear in the modern app.<\/div>\n
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          1. Click the Start button Windows 11 and select Configuration<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
            \"Configuration\"<\/p>\n
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            1. When the Settings app opens, switch to Bluetooth and devices<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              \"Bluetooth<\/p>\n
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              1. On the right side, click on Devices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                \"Devices\"<\/p>\n
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                1. Scroll down to the section on Related settings and click on More device settings<\/a> and printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  \"More<\/p>\n
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                  1. This will open the classic screen of Devices and Printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                    \"Devices<\/p>\n
                    3. Create a shortcut to open the classic Devices and Printers<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
                    This trick will allow you to access the old screen of Devices and Printers<\/strong> From the desktop. This is useful if you frequently open this tool, for example to check installed printers, change advanced properties, or identify connected devices.<\/p>\n
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                    1. Writes Control Panel in Windows search<\/a> 11. Next, open the application of List Control Panel<\/a> of more relevant results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                      \"Control<\/p>\n
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                      1. When the Control Panel opens, click on the drop-down menu See for<\/strong> and select Small icons<\/strong> or Large icons<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                        \"Small<\/p>\n
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                        1. Next, right-click on Devices and printers<\/a><\/strong> and select Create shortcut<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                          \"Create<\/p>\n
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                          1. In the confirmation message for the desktop shortcut, click on Yeah<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                            \"Yeah\"<\/p>\n
                            4. Add Devices and Printers to the File Explorer navigation pane<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                            You can also add the shortcut to Devices and printers<\/strong> to the top or bottom section of the File Explorer navigation pane. This method is more permanent, but requires applying a Registry file.<\/p>\n
                            Technical warning<\/strong>
                            \nThis method modifies Windows Registry keys for the current user. Before applying files .reg<\/code>Close File Explorer, check the file's origin, and only use it if you understand the change. The previous methods are preferable if you only need to open the tool once.<\/div>\n
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                            1. Download the log file according to where you want it to appear Devices and printers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n