How to Enable Windows 7 GodMode

It enables “GodMode,” a term devised by the Microsoft development team, which provides a single place to access all Windows settings without needing to browse options and folders in the Control Panel. 

To use it:

Create a new folder. Rename the folder to 

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} 

(note that you can change the “GodMode” text, but the following period and code number are essential).

The folder icon will change — double click it to show the 

GodMode window:

The window shows nearly 50 sections with quick links to configuration options.

Strictly speaking, it’s not a God Mode since all the options are available elsewhere.

It’s more akin to an “all tasks” list — but you may find it easier than stumbling through

Windows numerous screens and panels. 

Big Red Warning! The trick appears to work on both the 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Vista 32-bit and Windows Server 2008 also work. However,  it is known to crash 64-bit versions of Vista — and you may need to boot in safe mode or to the command line to delete the folder.

32-bit should