How to activate Windows 7 God Mode

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Gamers are used to unearthing cheats that will give them ultimate power over everything, but now it seems that Windows 7 users can also activate a God Mode of their own.

Here's a really simple little Windows 7 tweak which activates an already pretty well documented developer shell feature that allows a filesystem folder to be turned into a 'namespace junction' and also brings the All Tasks special shell folder into play. Together it has been dubbed God Mode as it enables you to congregate diverse control panel functionality within a single folder.

To activate God Mode you just create a new folder and call it

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

and then double click the thing. This activates the super special folder which brings you an all new and maybe a tad more convenient control panel view.

If you are a power-tool and Windows tweaking geek, then I'm pretty sure you will love this. While you only get a plain vanilla Explorer list view at least everything you need for Windows 7 control is in one place now rather than being spread all over the shop in those multiple, if much better looking, control panels.

Ancient Dragon commented: Love it :) +25

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Credit to for flagging the trick and to everyone who chimed in. The “God Mode” folder is simply the shell’s All Tasks namespace — a developer-registered folder that surfaces Control Panel/Search tasks in one flat list, not a secret new privilege or hidden registry exploit. It’s convenient for quick access, but it doesn’t expose any settings you couldn’t reach through Control Panel search or the documented canonical names. (tweaks.com)

For those wanting reliable references, Microsoft documents how Control Panel items are exposed (canonical names and how items are executed) and why a list like this exists; that documentation is the authoritative source for what you’re looking at and what is safe to automate or script. If you need programmatic or policy-level control, consult Microsoft’s Control Panel / canonical-names documentation. (learn.microsoft.com)

Compatibility/troubleshooting notes tied to the thread: the view works on typical Windows 7 installs (32- and 64-bit) and many later releases, but reports from the Vista era show Explorer instability on some 64‑bit Vista systems — if Explorer becomes unstable after creating the folder, remove it from Safe Mode or delete it from an elevated command prompt before rebooting. If you prefer less risk, create a shortcut to the Control Panel or pin individual Control Panel items instead (a point correctly hinted at). (sitepoint.com)

A strong caution about ’s “Remove WAT” suggestion: do not use activators/cracks. Tools that bypass Windows activation are illegal and frequently bundled with malware, ransomware, or other dangerous payloads; they can break updates and leave systems compromised. Use genuine licensing or official Microsoft support channels instead. (microsoft.com)

Summary: the folder is a handy, supported shell namespace for quick access to many Control Panel tasks, but treat it as a convenience shortcut (not a magical feature), avoid illegal activators, and remove it safely if your Explorer becomes unstable.

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caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions

like it thanks ,every thing in one place ,sure it will come in handy when i have more time to check it closer

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The Dude 944 Nearly a Senior Poster

I think its silly someone called that "godmode",it works on 98se also! (And you dont have to call it "Godmode" (Its nothing new))

You can do the same thing by going to CONTROL PANEL,RIGHT CLICKING AND CHOOSING "CREATE SHORTCUT" and placing it on your desktop :)

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Adamsappleone 2 Posting Whiz

Here's a complete list, thanks to MSDN/Windows Developer Center/Library;

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee330741%28VS.85%29.aspx

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lahiruemoney 0 Newbie Poster

To Activate Windows 7 download "Remove WAT". After downloading install Remove WAT and click on "Remove WAT" butten. After Computer will restart. After you can see Your Windows 7 is activated. This way is very easy & total FREE.

Download Remove WAT following this link: http://www.ziddu.com/download/10347958/Windows7RemoveWAT2.2.5byHazar-DM999.rar.html

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smokewire 0 Light Poster

Nice post. One can see the steps here and activate windows 7. I heard about windows 7 that it is really new and interseting.

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