Did you know Windows has a secret folder that gives you access to over 200 hidden settings and tools — all in one place? It's called God Mode, and it has been quietly built into every version of Windows since Vista.
You don't need to install anything. It takes less than 30 seconds to set up. Here's exactly how to do it.
What Is God Mode?
God Mode is a special folder shortcut in Windows that collects every Control Panel setting, administrative tool, and system option into a single, searchable list. Instead of hunting through menus, you get everything in one place — from display settings to BitLocker, from color management to scheduled tasks.
It works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11 — no third-party software needed.
The name "God Mode" was coined by enthusiast communities, not Microsoft. The official name is simply an "All Tasks" shell folder — but God Mode sounds much better.
How to Enable God Mode in Windows
The whole trick is creating a folder with a very specific name. Windows automatically recognizes the special code and transforms the folder into the God Mode control panel.
Go to your Desktop (or any folder where you want God Mode to live)
Right-click on an empty area → New → Folder
Name the folder exactly this (copy and paste it):
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}Press Enter to confirm the name
The folder icon will immediately change to a Control Panel icon. Double-click it to open God Mode and see all the settings inside.
The folder name is case-sensitive and must include the full code with curly braces exactly as shown. A single typo will create a normal folder instead of God Mode. Copy and paste is recommended.
What's Inside God Mode?
Once open, you'll find over 200 settings organized into categories. Here are some of the most useful ones:
Display — Change resolution, refresh rate, multiple monitor settings
Power Options — Configure sleep, hibernate, and battery settings
User Accounts — Manage passwords, account types, and parental controls
BitLocker — Encrypt your drives with a few clicks
Task Scheduler — Create automated tasks to run on a schedule
Fonts, Firewall, Devices, Storage Spaces — and dozens more
Use the search bar at the top of the folder to quickly find any setting by keyword. It's much faster than browsing all 200+ items manually.
How to Remove God Mode
Removing God Mode is just as simple as creating it. Since it's just a folder shortcut, you can delete it at any time without any risk to your system.
Right-click the God Mode folder
Click Delete — that's it, it's gone
Deleting the folder does not change any Windows settings. It only removes the shortcut.
Conclusion
God Mode is one of the best-kept secrets in Windows. With a single folder rename, you unlock a powerful dashboard with over 200 settings that would otherwise take minutes to find. It's free, it's built-in, and it takes only 30 seconds to set up.
Try it now — right-click your Desktop, create a new folder, and paste in the name: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
