How to Enable God Mode in Windows 11
God Mode is a hidden Windows 11 feature that gathers nearly every system setting and Control Panel option into a single, searchable folder. It is not a secret performance boost, just a convenient master control panel for power users. Here is how to enable it and what you can do with it.
What God Mode Actually Is
Despite the dramatic name, God Mode (officially the All Tasks or Windows Master Control Panel) is simply a special folder that exposes more than 200 settings in one place. It pulls together items scattered across Control Panel and Settings, such as administrative tools, power options, backup, display, network, and device management, into a single alphabetized list grouped by category.
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It does not unlock hidden capabilities or change system behavior. Its value is convenience: instead of hunting through menus, you get every classic configuration task in one window. This is especially handy in Windows 11, where settings are split between the modern Settings app and the legacy Control Panel.
How to Enable God Mode in Windows 11
Creating the God Mode folder takes less than a minute and requires no special tools.
- Right-click an empty area of your desktop and choose New > Folder.
- Rename the new folder to exactly the following text, including the period and the curly braces:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Press Enter. The folder icon will change to a Control Panel icon and the name “GodMode” text will disappear, leaving just the icon. Double-click it to open the master settings list.
Customize the name
You can replace “GodMode” with any label you like, for example AllSettings.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}. The text before the period becomes the display name; the GUID after it must stay exactly the same, since that is what tells Windows which special folder to show.
How to Use the God Mode Folder
Once open, the folder lists tasks grouped under headings such as Administrative Tools, Backup and Restore, Devices and Printers, Power Options, System, and Windows Tools. Useful ways to work with it:
- Search the list with the folder’s search box to jump straight to a setting by keyword.
- Create desktop shortcuts by right-clicking any item and sending it to the desktop for one-click access to settings you use often.
- Pin it to Quick access in File Explorer so it is always reachable.
Typical tasks include changing power plans, managing administrative tools, adjusting display calibration, configuring AutoPlay, setting up backup, and opening device manager, all without digging through nested menus.
Other Useful Hidden Folders
God Mode uses the same trick as several other special “shell folder” GUIDs. You can create folders for specific areas the same way by renaming a new folder with a label, a period, and one of these GUIDs in braces:
- All Settings hub is the God Mode GUID shown above.
- Network connections:
{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E} - Programs and Features:
{7b81be6a-ce2b-4676-a29e-eb907a5126c5}
These create quick-access shortcuts to individual control panels, which can be handy if you only need one area rather than the full list.
Is God Mode Safe?
Yes. God Mode does not modify the system or pose any security risk; it only displays existing settings shortcuts. You can delete the folder anytime by right-clicking it and choosing Delete, with no side effects. The settings it links to are the same ones you would change normally, so use the same care you always would when adjusting system configuration. It works on Windows 11 Home and Pro alike and requires no administrator tricks to create, though some individual tasks inside it may prompt for admin rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does God Mode improve performance or unlock hidden features?
No. It is purely a convenience folder that collects existing Windows settings in one place. It does not boost speed, unlock secret options, or change how Windows runs. The name is just marketing flair from the community.
Why did my folder name disappear after I renamed it?
That is expected. When the GUID is recognized, Windows hides the text label and shows a Control Panel icon instead. The folder is working correctly. Double-click it to open the settings list.
Can I create God Mode on Windows 11 Home?
Yes, it works identically on Home and Pro editions. Simply create a folder and rename it with the GodMode label and GUID. No special edition or administrator hack is required.
How do I remove God Mode?
Right-click the folder and choose Delete, just like any normal folder. Removing it has no effect on your system or settings, since it is only a shortcut container.
