To open System Properties in Windows 10, press Windows + R, type sysdm.cpl, and press Enter. You can also select Start > Settings > System > About, and then select Advanced system settings under Related settings.
Applies to: Windows 10. Checked against Microsoft Support on September 27, 2026.
Use the Run box
- Press Windows + R.
- Type
sysdm.cpland press Enter.
The same command works in Command Prompt and PowerShell.
Use Settings
- Select Start > Settings > System.
- Scroll down and select About.
- Under Related settings, select Advanced system settings. System Properties opens on the Advanced tab.
Pressing Windows + Pause opens the About page, not System Properties, in newer versions of Windows 10.
What each tab does
- Computer Name: rename the PC or join a workgroup. See how to find and change your computer name in Windows 10.
- Hardware: open Device Manager and device installation settings.
- Advanced: performance and virtual memory, user profiles, startup and recovery, and environment variables. See how to change virtual memory in Windows 10 and how to set environment variables in Windows 10.
- System Protection: restore points. See how to create a restore point in Windows 10.
- Remote: Remote Assistance and Remote Desktop. See how to set up Remote Desktop on Windows 10.
Open a tab directly
Type one of these in the Run box and press Enter:
SystemPropertiesComputerNameSystemPropertiesHardwareSystemPropertiesAdvancedSystemPropertiesProtectionSystemPropertiesRemote
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t I change some settings?
Most changes in System Properties need an administrator account. Windows asks for approval when you select OK or Apply.
Where is System in Control Panel?
In newer versions of Windows 10, System opens the Settings About page. Use Advanced system settings there to reach System Properties.
Microsoft’s reference is How to run Control Panel tools by typing a command, which lists sysdm.cpl. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.
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