7 Ways to Open Internet Options on Windows 11

Quick Tips

• You can quickly search for Internet Options in the start menu and open the program.
• You can also enter the inetcpl.cpl command in CMD or PowerShell to open it.
• Use the inetcpl.cpl in the Run window to open Internet Options.

Method 1: Using the Start Menu

The quickest way to search and open settings, programs, or files on Windows is through the Start Menu. It opens when you press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Start icon on the Taskbar.

Step 1: Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu.

Step 2: Click on the search bar > type Internet Options > press Enter to open the Internet Options.

Method 2: Using the Run Dialog Box

Step 1: Press the Windows + R shortcut to open the Run Dialog Box.

Step 2: In the Run dialog box search bar, type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter.

Method 3: Using the Control Panel

Step 1: In the Start Menu search bar, type Control Panel, and press Enter.

Step 2: Click on the search bar at the top right, type Internet Options, and select the same from the result.

Also Read: How to fix Control Panel not opening on Windows 11

Method 4: Using Task Manager

Step 1: Right-click on the Windows icon in the search bar and choose Task Manager from the Power User Menu.

Step 2: In the Task Manager window, click on Run new task at the top.

Step 3: Type inetcpl.cpl in the search bar of the Create new task prompt and press Enter.

Also Read: How to open Task Manager on Windows

Method 5: Using File Explorer

In the File Explorer, type inetcpl.cpl in the address bar at the top, and press Enter.

Method 6: Using Command Line Tools

Are you an advanced Windows user comfortable with command-line tools? If yes, you can use command-line tools like Windows PowerShell and Command Prompt to quickly open Internet Options.

Step 1: Open the Start Menu > type Command Prompt in the search bar > press Enter.

Step 2: In the Command Prompt window, type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter.

If you want to open Internet Options using Windows PowerShell, here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Type Windows PowerShell in the Start Menu search bar and press Enter.

Step 2: In the PowerShell window, type inetcpl.cpl and press Enter to open Internet Options.

Method 7: Using a Shortcut

Step 1: Right-click on the black space on your Windows desktop > select New > and choose Shortcut.

Step 2: Paste the following text box under ‘Type the location of the item’ option, and click Next.

%windir%\system32\inetcpl.cpl

Step 3: Give an appropriate name to the shortcut and click Finish.