How to Enable God Mode in Windows 11/10 (Access All Settings in One Folder)

Unlock God Mode in Windows: Access 200+ Settings in One Folder (Windows 11/10)

Ever feel like Windows settings are scattered everywhere—some in the Settings app, others hiding in the Control Panel, and a few buried three clicks deep?

Windows has a simple “power shortcut” that puts a huge collection of system tools in one place. It’s commonly called God Mode.

Don’t worry—this isn’t a hack, and it doesn’t “unlock” anything dangerous by itself. It simply creates a special folder view that lists 200+ Control Panel settings and management tools in one searchable window.

In this guide, you’ll learn:

• What God Mode actually is (and what it isn’t)
• How to enable it safely on Windows 11 and Windows 10
• The most useful categories inside God Mode
• Tips to use it faster (search, pinning, naming)
• Limitations, safety notes, and troubleshooting

What Is “God Mode” in Windows?

God Mode is a nickname for a special Windows folder that displays a long list of system settings in one place.

Technically, it uses a built-in Windows feature called a shell folder CLSID (a special identifier). When you create a folder with the right name, Windows changes it into a Control Panel-style view that groups shortcuts like:

• System and recovery tools
• Network and sharing settings
• Power options and battery settings
• Backup and restore
• Firewall and security settings
• Device Manager and administrative tools
• Region, language, and accessibility options

Think of it as an “all settings index”—especially helpful when you don’t remember where a specific option lives.

✅ Good to know: God Mode doesn’t install anything, change permissions, or modify system files. It’s simply a shortcut view.

How to Enable God Mode (Windows 11/10)

You can enable God Mode in less than a minute. Here’s the safest method:

1. Go to your Desktop (or any folder where you want it)
2. Right-click → New → Folder
3. Rename the folder to this exact text:

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

Press Enter. The folder icon should instantly change into a Control Panel-style icon. Double-click it to open.

💡 Tip: You can replace “GodMode” with any label you like, such as All Settings, Admin Tools, or Control Panel Shortcuts. The important part is the {ED7BA470-...} portion.

If the Icon Doesn’t Change (Quick Fix)

If nothing happens after renaming, try these checks:

• Make sure the spelling is exact (including the dot before the curly braces)
• Don’t add extra spaces at the end
• Try creating it inside a normal folder (not Desktop), then move it later
• Restart File Explorer (Task Manager → Windows Explorer → Restart)

Also note: some PCs may show a different icon style depending on your Windows theme and updates. But it should still open as a settings list.

What Can You Do Inside God Mode?

When you open the God Mode folder, you’ll see categories (names vary slightly by Windows version). The most useful ones include:

• System (System info, restore, advanced settings)
• Network and Sharing Center (adapter settings, troubleshooting)
• Power Options (sleep/hibernate settings, performance plans)
• Administrative Tools / Windows Tools (Event Viewer, services, task scheduler)
• Security and Maintenance (basic system health & security shortcuts)
• Backup and Restore (where available)
• Device and Printers / device management shortcuts

In other words, it’s perfect when you want to quickly jump to tools that are normally hard to locate.

Use Search to Find Settings Fast

God Mode is most powerful when you treat it like a searchable index.

• Click inside the God Mode window
• Press Ctrl + F or click the search box (top-right)
• Type keywords like: firewall, restore, bitlocker, network, sleep

This is often faster than opening Settings and guessing the correct category.

Best Ways to Use God Mode (Practical Tips)

1) Rename it to something you’ll remember

You don’t have to call it “GodMode.” A more beginner-friendly label can be better, such as:

• All Settings.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
• Windows Tools.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
• Control Panel Index.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

2) Pin for quicker access

If you open it often, you can:

• Right-click the folder → Pin to Start (if available)
• Or keep it in an “Admin” folder inside Documents for easy access

3) Use it as a troubleshooting hub

God Mode is great when something breaks and you need “hidden” tools quickly. For example:

• PC won’t sleep properly → open Power Options and advanced sleep settings
• Wi-Fi problems → jump to adapter settings and troubleshooting
• Drivers acting strange → open Device Manager in one click
• System feels unstable after an update → locate recovery and restore options

Is God Mode Safe to Use?

Yes—creating the folder is safe because it doesn’t modify Windows or unlock anything restricted.

However, some tools inside God Mode can change important system behavior. So the “risk” isn’t the folder—it’s what you click inside it.

⚠️ Safety rule: If you’re not sure what a setting does, read the description first (or leave it alone). God Mode makes tools easier to find—so it’s worth being careful.

Limitations: What God Mode Doesn’t Include

God Mode mainly lists Control Panel-style settings. Modern Windows (especially Windows 11) has many options that live only in the newer Settings app.

So you may still need the Settings app for things like:

• New privacy dashboards
• Bluetooth and device pairing screens
• Touchpad gestures and advanced input options
• Modern personalization options and themes
• Some Windows Update UI controls

In short: God Mode is a powerful shortcut, but it doesn’t replace the Settings app entirely.

FAQ

Q: Can I delete the God Mode folder?
A: Yes. Delete it like any normal folder. It doesn’t uninstall or break anything.

Q: Does it work on Windows 11?
A: Yes. It works on both Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Q: Is God Mode available in all languages?
A: Yes. The folder name can be anything, and the tools will appear in your Windows display language.

Q: Does God Mode give me admin rights?
A: No. If a tool requires administrator permission, Windows will still prompt you (or block it on a standard account).

Conclusion

If you’re tired of hunting through menus to find the right Windows option, God Mode is a simple secret weapon.

It doesn’t change your system—yet it gives you a fast, organized way to access hundreds of settings and tools in one place. Use it as your personal “control panel index,” and you’ll save time every time you troubleshoot or tweak Windows.

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タグ: Windows 11, Windows Tips, Productivity, Windows Customization, God Mode, Control Panel, hidden Windows features, system settings