Windows Tools is a new feature introduced in Windows 11. Once you open Windows Tools, you'll discover numerous administrative tools such as Command Prompt, Control Panel, and others. Have you ever wondered how to launch Windows Tools in Windows 11? This article by MiniTool Software will guide you through some straightforward methods.

What Are Windows Tools in Windows 11?

On a Windows PC, there are several administrative tools like Command Prompt, Control Panel, Disk Cleanup, Event Viewer, Run, Windows PowerShell, etc. In earlier versions of Windows, these tools were referred to as Administrative Tools. In Windows 11, they are now called Windows Tools.

Previously, in Windows 10, you could locate these tools from the Start menu. However, in Windows 11, all these tools are grouped into a single folder named Windows Tools. One way to access the Administrative Tools in Windows 11 is by opening Windows Tools and selecting the desired tool.

So, how do you open Windows Tools in Windows 11? I have installed Windows 11 on my machine and tried various methods to access the Administrative Tools via Windows Tools. These methods will be detailed in this post.

How Can I Access Windows Tools in Windows 11?

Method 1: Through the App List in Start Menu

You can locate Windows Tools in the App list within the Start menu. Here's how:

Navigate to Start > All apps, scroll down to the W section, and you'll find Windows Tools. Click it to open.

Method 2: Using Windows Search

Windows Search can help you find installed applications. Naturally, you can use it to locate and open Windows Tools.

1. Click the Search icon in the taskbar.
2. Enter windows tools into the search box and select the first result to open it. On the right side, you'll see options like Pin to Start and Pin to taskbar. You can choose to pin Windows Tools to either the Start menu or the taskbar for quicker access.

Method 3: Via Control Panel

1. Use Windows Search to look up control panel and select the first result to open Control Panel.
2. Adjust the settings next to View by to Large icons. You should now see Windows Tools listed. Click it to open.

Method 4: From File Explorer

You can navigate to the Windows Tools folder by entering a specific path into File Explorer.

1. Press Windows E to open File Explorer.
2. Copy and paste the following path into the address bar in File Explorer and press Enter.

%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Tools

Unlike the previous three methods, this will display the Windows Tools folder.

These are the techniques I used to open Windows Tools in Windows 11. Choose your favorite method to access it.

What Tools Are Available in Windows Tools?

In Windows Tools, you can find the following Windows snap-in tools:

• Component Services
• Computer Management
• Defragment and Optimize Drives
• Disk Cleanup
• Event Viewer
• iSCSI Initiator
• Local Security Policy
• ODBC Data Sources (32-bit)
• ODBC Data Sources (64-bit)
• Performance Monitor
• Print Management
• Recovery Drive
• Registry Editor
• Resource Monitor
• Services
• System Configuration
• System Information
• Task Scheduler
• Windows Firewall with Advanced Security
• Windows Memory Diagnostic

Feel free to explore them.

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