The Windows “God Mode” folder is a special shell shortcut that displays a long searchable list of Control Panel and settings tasks in one place. It does not unlock hidden powers; it collects existing settings.
This works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Does This Affect You?
Use this if you want one folder-like window with hundreds of settings links, especially older Control Panel items that can be hard to find through the modern Settings app.
Create the God Mode Folder
- Right-click an empty area of the desktop or a folder.
- Choose New > Folder.
- Name the folder exactly as shown below, including the period and braces.
- Press Enter. The icon changes and the visible name becomes the part before the period.
- Open the folder and use the search box or grouped headings to find settings.
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}Useful Details
Use a Different Visible Name
You can replace GodMode with another label, such as AllSettings, as long as the period and GUID stay the same.
Why It Works
The code in braces is a Windows shell namespace identifier. Adding .{GUID} to a folder name tells Windows to treat it as a special settings view.
Other Special Folders
Similar GUID shortcuts exist for other shell folders, such as Recycle Bin, but the all-tasks settings GUID is the one most people mean by God Mode.
Delete It Anytime
Deleting the folder only removes the shortcut. It does not delete settings or change Windows.
Sources
- Microsoft: Naming files, paths, and namespaces
- Microsoft Support: Control Panel overview
- Microsoft Learn: Shell namespace GUIDs