Enable God Mode in Windows 11 (2026 Guide)
God Mode packs 200-plus Control Panel settings into one folder. Here is the exact folder name to create and how to use it safely.
Microsoft keeps scattering settings between the modern Settings app and the old Control Panel, and it is maddening. God Mode fixes that in about ten seconds by pulling more than 200 shortcuts into a single searchable folder, and it has quietly survived every Windows release for over a decade.
Quick answer
Create a new folder on your desktop and rename it to GodMode.ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C (the part after the first period is a special class ID wrapped in curly braces). The folder icon turns into a Control Panel icon, and opening it shows 200-plus categorized settings you can search with Ctrl+F. It works on Windows 11 Home and Pro, and it changes nothing on your system until you actually click a setting.
Key takeaways
- God Mode is a folder trick, not a hidden feature or a hack, so it is completely safe to create and delete.
- The name must be exact: any word, a period, then the class ID in braces.
- It works on Home and Pro, though a few Pro-only items (Group Policy, Hyper-V) do nothing on Home.
- Nothing changes until you click; the folder just aggregates shortcuts to settings you already have.
- Use Ctrl+F inside the folder to jump straight to any option by name.
What God Mode actually is
The formal name is the "All Tasks" folder. Windows lets you turn any folder into a shortcut to a system location by appending a class identifier (CLSID) to its name. The CLSID ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C points to a master list of every Control Panel task the OS knows about, grouped by category: Administrative Tools, Power Options, Network and Sharing, Devices and Printers, Fonts, and dozens more.
Because it is just a folder pointing at built-in tasks, there is zero risk in creating it. If you decide you do not want it, delete the folder and nothing else changes.
How to create the God Mode folder
- Right-click any empty space on your desktop, choose New, then Folder.
- With the folder name still highlighted, delete the default "New folder" text.
- Type or paste the exact name: the word
GodMode, a period, thenED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01Cwrapped in curly braces. - Press Enter. The folder icon immediately changes to a Control Panel icon and its name disappears.
- Double-click the folder to open the 200-plus settings list.
You can swap GodMode for any label you like, such as AllSettings or Toolbox. Only the text after the first period matters. If the icon does not change, you almost certainly have a typo in the class ID or a missing brace.
Warning
If you type the name wrong, you get an ordinary folder that will not open, or Windows may refuse the name. Delete it and try again, pasting the class ID rather than typing it by hand to avoid transposed characters.
God Mode vs the modern Settings app
God Mode does not replace Settings; it complements it. The modern Settings app is where Microsoft is moving everything, but many legacy panels still only live in Control Panel. Here is how the two compare for real tasks.
| Task | Modern Settings app | God Mode folder |
|---|---|---|
| Change power plan details | Buried under System then Power | One click under Power Options |
| Manage fonts | Personalization then Fonts | Direct link, plus install/preview tools |
| Administrative Tools | Not grouped | Every tool listed together |
| Search by keyword | Limited, app-wide | Ctrl+F filters all 200-plus entries |
| Device Manager, Disk tools | Scattered | Grouped under one heading |
For anything you do occasionally and can never remember the path to, God Mode is faster. For everyday toggles like Wi-Fi or display scaling, the Settings app is fine.
Making it more useful
A few tweaks turn God Mode from a novelty into a genuine time-saver.
Pin it to Start or the taskbar
Right-click the folder and choose Pin to Start. Now every Control Panel task is one click from the Start menu. You cannot pin the special folder directly to the taskbar, but you can create a normal shortcut to it and pin that.
Create individual "super" shortcuts
Advanced users create separate folders for other CLSIDs to jump straight to specific panels. For example, a folder ending in a Devices and Printers class ID opens just that panel. Enthusiast communities maintain "Super God Mode" scripts that generate shortcuts for hundreds of these identifiers automatically.
Use it after a fresh install
When you set up a new PC, God Mode is a fast way to run through power, privacy, and device settings without hunting through menus. It pairs well with a general cleanup pass; see our guide to speeding up Windows 11 startup for the settings worth changing first.
What to do right now
- Right-click the desktop, create a new folder, and rename it using the exact God Mode name.
- Confirm the icon changed to a Control Panel icon and the folder opens to 200-plus entries.
- Press Ctrl+F inside the folder and search for a setting you always struggle to find.
- Pin the folder to Start if you want permanent one-click access.
- If you are on a fresh install, use it to sweep through power and privacy settings; then check our guide to freeing up disk space in Windows 11.
Frequently asked questions
Is God Mode safe, or is it a hack?
It is completely safe. God Mode is just a folder that points to built-in Windows tasks. It installs nothing, changes no system files, and can be deleted at any time with no side effects.
Does God Mode work on Windows 11 Home?
Yes. The folder and most of its shortcuts work on Home. A handful of items that require Pro features, such as the Group Policy Editor or Hyper-V, will either open a page explaining the requirement or do nothing.
Why did my folder not turn into the Control Panel icon?
The class ID is wrong, or a brace is missing. The text before the first period can be anything, but the identifier after it must match exactly. Delete the folder and paste the ID rather than typing it.
Can I put the God Mode folder somewhere other than the desktop?
Yes. You can create it in any folder, including Documents or a dedicated tools directory. You can also pin it to Start for quick access from anywhere.
Will a Windows update remove God Mode?
It has survived every release since Windows Vista, so it is unlikely to disappear. If a future update ever changed the class ID, you would simply recreate the folder with the new one.
