In previous article, I mentioned Drag and Drop is not working in Windows 11 but in this article, I have mentioned how to enable and access Windows Mobility Center in Windows 11.
The Windows Mobility Center is a Windows PC built-in feature that lets users adjust the PC settings on the go.
It offers access to several system settings such as the display brightness, sound volume, Power Plans, battery percentage, Sync Settings, external display, presentation settings, and a few others. You do not only get to access these features, but you can also adjust them easily.
Although you cannot configure every PC feature in the Mobility Center as you would in the System settings app, you will have access to essential and the most primary features for regular PC use.
Knowing how to use this tool can save you more time in Configuring specific PC settings and help to improve your productivity.
This post will show you how to turn on and access the Mobility Center in Windows 11.
How To Turn On Windows Mobility Center
Except you have disabled it, the Windows Mobility Center is active by default in Windows operating systems, and you do not need to turn it on. Also, it is a built-in tool that you cannot download or install.
However, it works perfectly on devices with batteries, and you may get a 'Windows Mobility Center is available only on laptops' prompt if you try using it on a PC without a battery.
How To Access Windows Mobility Center
You can access the Windows Mobility Center with different methods. Let's explore each of them.
Use the Quick Access Menu
One quick way to access the Windows Mobility Center is to use Windows Quick Access Menu. The quick access menu has several system settings and configurations you can access with ease.
To do this:
- Press the Windows button + X on the keyboard or right-click the start button on the taskbar.
- Select Mobility Center from the options that display.
Use the Windows Search Button
Like the Windows Run command, the search button also lets you open several apps and programs on your PC, and it can help you to access the Windows Mobility Center. You can do this with the steps below:
- Click the Search icon on the taskbar or press the Windows button + S on the keyboard.
- Type Windows Mobility Center in the search field.
- Click the Windows Mobility Center app from the search results.
Use the Windows Run Command
You can access the Windows Mobility Center in Windows 11 using the Windows Run command. The Run command helps you access different PC programs with ease, and you can do it with the steps below.
- Press the Windows button + R to open the Run command dialog box.
- When the Windows dialog box pops up, type mblctr in the text field.
- Press the Enter button on your keyboard to open the Windows Mobility Center, or you can click OK on the screen
Use the Command Prompt
One of the most functional tools in windows 11 is the command prompt. Follow the steps below to access the Windows Mobility Center from the command prompt.
- Open the command prompt with the search button. Click the search icon and type cmd in the text field.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter or click on Run as an administrator to open the Command Prompt.
- Type mblctr in the command prompt and press Enter, then the Windows mobility Center will open.
- You may need to wait a few seconds for the Windows Mobility Center to display.
Use the PowerShell To Enable Windows Mobility Center
In the same way with the command prompt, you can access the Windows Mobility Center with the PowerShell app. Here are the steps to do this:
- Press the Windows button + R to open the Run command dialog box.
- Type Powershell in the text field and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the PowerShell window.
- Alternatively, you can search for PowerShell and click on Run as an administrator from the search results.
- When the PowerShell opens, type mblctr and press Enter on your keyboard to open the Windows Mobility Center.
Use the Task Manager
The Task Manager is another tool that helps you analyze system processes in Windows 11. You can access the Windows Mobility Center with this tool as follows:
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc on the keyboard to open the Task Manager.
- Click on the File tab at the top-right corner of the task manager and select Run new task. If you cannot find the File tab, click on More details in the Task Manager window first.
- A small dialog box will display on the screen. Type mblctr in the text field, and then press Enter on the keyboard or click OK in the dialog box.
How to Create a Windows Mobility Center Shortcut
You can access the Windows mobility Center easily with the methods above, but you can make things easier by creating a Windows Mobility Center Shortcut. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Go to your computer Desktop by closing or minimizing all active windows on your PC.
- You can also press the Windows button + D to access the Desktop.
- Right-click on the Desktop and hover the mouse on New from the context menu, then click on the shortcut option.
- A window will pop up with a field to type the location of the shortcut you want to create.
- Type %windir%\system32\mblctr in the text field, and click Next to continue.
- In the next window, type in a name you prefer for the Windows Mobility Center shortcut. It is advisable to use Windows Mobility Center.
- Click Finish to complete.
Conclusion
That is all on how to turn on and access Windows Mobility Center in Windows 11
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