How to unlock 'God Mode' in Windows 11 - and the useful powers it gives your PC

Source: ZDNet

ZDNET key takeaways

• God Mode unlocks all Windows settings in one place.
• Setup is quick, using a simple folder‑name code.
• Customize the folder’s icon to make access faster and clearer.

Accessing all the settings and options in Windows 11 can be challenging because they are spread across the Settings app and the Control Panel. The “God Mode” folder provides a single gateway to the core options, including Backup and Restore, Color Management, Devices and Printers, Ease of Access, File History, Mouse, Power Options, Programs and Features, Security and Maintenance, Speech Recognition, Troubleshooting, User Accounts, and many more.

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God Mode is handy for power users, developers, and anyone who wants a consolidated list of Windows commands. Since Microsoft no longer provides a Start‑menu shortcut for the Control Panel, this folder offers a quick way to reach those legacy applets.

How to set up God Mode in Windows 11

1. Create a new folder
   Right‑click an empty area on the desktop, choose New → Folder.

   

2. Rename the folder to the God Mode name
   Rename the folder using the special code format, e.g., GodMode.{GUID} (replace {GUID} with the official identifier).

   

3. Open the God Mode folder
   Double‑click the newly named folder. A window opens displaying all available settings, organized by Control Panel applet categories.

   

4. Launch a setting
   Locate the desired setting or command and double‑click it to open the corresponding Control Panel or Settings page.

   

5. (Optional) Change the folder’s icon
   Right‑click the God Mode folder, select Properties → Customize → Change Icon, choose an icon that makes the shortcut easy to recognize, and click OK.

   

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