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The system tools tag on WindowsForum.com covers built-in Windows utilities and configuration shortcuts that help users diagnose, repair, and optimize their operating system. Discussions include practical guides for fixing File Explorer crashes using commands like DISM and SFC, as well as enabling God Mode in Windows 11 to access a consolidated index of Control Panel applets and settings. These tools are aimed at power users and IT professionals seeking faster troubleshooting and deeper system control without third-party software. Recurring themes include shell integration, registry-based folder tricks, and command-line repair methods that protect user data while restoring productivity.
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    Windows 11 GodMode: Open All Tasks with the ED7BA470 Explorer Shortcut

    TweakTown has revived attention around Windows’ long-running “GodMode” shortcut: a special Explorer folder that gathers a large set of Control Panel tasks and legacy administrative applets into one searchable view. Despite the nickname, it is not a hidden administrator mode, a registry hack, or...
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    Fix File Explorer Crashes: A Practical Windows Troubleshooting Guide

    If File Explorer refuses to open or keeps crashing on you, don’t panic — there is a clear, practical path to diagnose and fix the problem that protects your files and restores productivity quickly. Background File Explorer is the central file-management shell in Windows. It provides the taskbar...
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    God Mode in Windows 11: A Practical All Tasks Index

    I unlocked God Mode in Windows 11 and what I found is less mystical and more useful than the name implies: it’s a built‑in Explorer shell trick that exposes a consolidated, alphabetized “All Tasks” view of Windows settings and Control Panel applets by using a special folder name that ends with...