Add PC Settings to Windows 8.x Start Screen - Guide

Accessing and Pinning PC Settings in Windows 8.1

The PC Settings screen in Windows 8.1 is readily available through a swipe from the right edge of the screen. Following this, a click on 'Settings' and then 'PC Settings' at the bottom of the pane will open the settings.

However, this method can be cumbersome. Therefore, a more convenient approach is to pin PC Settings directly to your Start Screen.

Windows 8 vs. 8.1

Users of Windows 8 should be aware that pinning PC Settings to the Start Screen isn't straightforward without a complex workaround. Fortunately, Windows 8.1 offers a free upgrade and is highly recommended.

Pinning to the Start Screen

To utilize the 'Pin to Start' feature, navigate to the 'All Apps' view. This can be achieved by swiping upwards or clicking the arrow icon.

Once the view displaying all installed applications is visible, right-click on the 'PC Settings' item or select it. Then, choose the 'Pin to Start' option from the context menu.

Alternatively, you can search for 'PC Settings'.

Considerations Regarding Search

While searching is an option, the integrated Bing search within Windows 8.1 can be less efficient and somewhat disruptive. It is possible to disable Bing integration within Windows 8.1 if desired.

Pinning PC Settings to the Start Screen provides quick and easy access to system configuration options. This streamlines the process of adjusting your Windows 8.1 environment.