Control Panel still exists 'for compatibility reasons,' but Microsoft is encouraging people to 'use the Settings app, whenever possible' since that will soon be the only option.

Software windows control panel Microsoft confirms (then negates) it is finally killing the Windows Control Panel in favor of the Settings app The Control Panel was introduced with Windows 1.0 in 1985 ...

Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel The Settings app has taken over, but Control Panels aren't going anywhere yet.