Create a Desktop “God Mode” Control Panel Folder in Windows 10/11 (Safe Setup + Cleanup)

Create a Desktop “God Mode” Control Panel Folder in Windows 10/11 (Safe Setup + Cleanup)​

Difficulty: Beginner | Time Required: 5 minutes
Windows has hundreds of settings spread across the Settings app and the classic Control Panel. If you ever find yourself clicking through menus to reach “Device Manager,” “Power Options,” “Backup,” or “Network” tools, the so‑called “God Mode” folder can help.
Despite the dramatic name, it’s simply a special folder you create that acts like a master Control Panel view, listing many administrative tools and settings shortcuts in one place. This tutorial shows you how to set it up safely on Windows 10 and Windows 11—and how to remove it cleanly if you change your mind.

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Prerequisites​

• A Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC
• A user account with permission to create items on the Desktop (standard accounts are fine)
• Optional: Admin rights only if you plan to open admin-only tools from the folder

Works on:

• Windows 10 (all current editions)
• Windows 11 (all current editions)

Note: “God Mode” doesn’t unlock hidden features or bypass security. It just aggregates existing Control Panel tasks into one folder view.

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Step-by-step: Create the “God Mode” folder on your Desktop​

1) Go to your Desktop​

1. Minimize open windows, or press Win + D to show the Desktop.

2) Create a new folder​

1. Right-click an empty area on the Desktop.
2. Select New > Folder.

3) Rename the folder using the special “God Mode” name​

1. Immediately type the following name (you can copy/paste it):
   God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
2. Press Enter.

If it worked, the folder icon should instantly change to a Control Panel-like icon, and the folder name will usually display as “God Mode” (or just the name you used before the dot).

Important: The part after the dot (the long code in braces) is a special identifier (GUID) that tells Windows to display the Control Panel “All Tasks” view.

4) Open it and use it​

1. Double-click the new folder.
2. You’ll see a long list of settings grouped by category (for example: System, Network and Sharing Center, Programs and Features, etc.).
3. Click any item to open that tool or settings page.

Tip: Use the search box in the top-right of the folder window to quickly find items like “restore,” “firewall,” “power,” or “device.”

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Optional: Customize the folder name (while keeping the function)​

You can name it something more descriptive (or less dramatic) as long as you keep the GUID part exactly the same.
Use this format:
Any Name You Want.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Examples:

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

Note: The dot between the name and the code matters. No dot = no special folder.

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Safe cleanup: Remove God Mode (and nothing else)​

If you no longer want it, removal is simple because it’s just a folder shortcut view—not a system change.

1) Delete the folder​

1. Right-click the “God Mode” folder on your Desktop.
2. Click Delete.
3. Confirm if prompted.

2) If you prefer, move it instead of deleting​

1. Drag the folder into another location (like Documents).
2. It will still work there—many users prefer keeping it off the Desktop.

Tip: If you’re sharing a PC, consider placing it in your user profile only (your Desktop) so it doesn’t confuse other users.

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Tips, notes, and troubleshooting​

Tip: Pin it for quicker access (optional)​

You can keep it out of the way and still access it fast.
Option A: Pin the folder to Quick Access (File Explorer)

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to where your God Mode folder is stored.
3. Right-click it and choose Pin to Quick access (if available).

Option B: Create a shortcut

1. Right-click the God Mode folder.
2. Choose Show more options (Windows 11) if needed.
3. Click Create shortcut.
4. Move the shortcut wherever you want (Desktop, Start Menu folder, etc.).

Note (Windows 11): Pinning arbitrary folders directly to Start is limited compared to Windows 10, but shortcuts still work well.

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Warning: Don’t edit the GUID part​

If you change:
{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
even by one character, Windows will treat it as a normal folder name and it won’t open the special view.

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Troubleshooting: The icon didn’t change / it’s just a normal folder​

Try these checks:

1. Make sure the name matches exactly, including braces and hyphens.
   Correct:
   God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
2. Confirm you pressed Enter after renaming.
3. Check file extensions and punctuation:
   • The dot before { is required.
   • The braces {} are required.
4. Try renaming again:
   • Right-click the folder > Rename > paste the full name again.

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Troubleshooting: It opens, but some items ask for admin permission​

That’s normal. “God Mode” is just a list of shortcuts. Some tools (like certain system management consoles) may require elevation.

• If prompted, click Yes to allow (only if you trust what you’re opening).
• If you’re on a standard account, you may need an admin password.

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Note: Windows 10/11 Settings vs. Control Panel​

Many items here still launch classic Control Panel pages, while others open modern Settings pages. Microsoft continues moving options into Settings, so what opens can vary by:

• Windows version (10 vs 11)
• Feature updates
• Device type and installed components

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Performance/“Is this safe?”​

For most systems, yes. It’s a built-in Windows shell feature that simply displays existing tasks in one view. It doesn’t modify the registry or enable hidden permissions.
If you ever don’t want it:

• Delete the folder (cleanup section above), and you’re done.

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Conclusion​

The “God Mode” folder is a quick, beginner-friendly way to put many Windows tools and configuration options into one organized place—especially useful when you don’t remember where a setting lives or you prefer the classic Control Panel layout.
It takes less than a minute to create, doesn’t change system behavior, and is just as easy to remove. If you like having a central hub for maintenance and configuration, this is one of the simplest quality-of-life tweaks you can make on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
Key Takeaways:

• Create a “God Mode” folder by renaming a folder with a special GUID.
• It centralizes many Control Panel and system tools into one convenient view.
• It’s safe (no security bypass) and easy to remove by deleting the folder.

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