Microsoft's operating system has an interesting hidden feature that allows users to quickly and directly access hundreds of new options, including special settings and system tools. In this post we explain How to enable God Mode in Windows 11.
The term “God Mode” may sound a bit pretentious (and to some, even irreverent), but it describes quite well what this feature represents: the possibility for the user to access “special powers” to manipulate the system. In reality, it is about being able to access the Master Control Panel, which in the English versions also comes under the title of All tasks (all tasks).
Although God Mode in Windows 11 is very tempting for base users, it is specially designed for advanced or technical users. After all, it provides direct access to options that would normally be spread across different sections of the Control Panel and Settings. It is also not a novelty in Windows 11, since It was already available in previous versions.
Advantages of using God Mode in Windows 11
In reality, God Mode is nothing more than another system folder. But only in appearance, since it has a particular feature that can transform it into a special folder by entering a certain code. We will see that in this same post, but later. First, we will stop to review the main advantages which gives us this feature:
- Quick access to numerous advanced options from one place.
- Centralized options, which saves us from having to navigate through different Windows menus to access the different functions.
- Advanced settings that allow us to make adjustments regarding security, device management and/or performance.
God Mode can be said to be a very powerful tool that centralizes Windows options and makes it easier to implement advanced settings. However, it can also be a double-edged sword. When using it, we have to be very careful, since Any error or inappropriate modification may result in critical system configurations. That's why we said that it is a function that is not very advisable for novice users.
How to access God Mode in Windows 11
Gaining access to God Mode in Windows 11 means having more than 200 new shortcuts to all kinds of options within the system. These are presented to us classified by categories to make their use easier. To access this God Mode these are the steps we must follow:
- The first thing we need to do is create a folder in any location on the system, for example, on the desktop. This is done by right-clicking and selecting the option "New folder".
- Once the folder is created, we have to name it like this: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}. With this action, the folder icon will automatically change to the Control Panel icon.
- To finish, just double-click on the folder and in it we will find a menu with the following advanced tools and settings:
- Device administrator.
- Energy options.
- Network Configuration.
- Disk Management.
- System configuration.
- Others.
And that's it. To open any of these shortcuts, just double-click on it and enter its own settings menu.
Is God Mode worth using in Windows 11?
Concentrating so many important system options and configurations in one place is something that can be highly beneficial to the user. Or maybe the opposite., it all depends on the use that is going to be given to God Mode. So, before you start using it, it is convenient to review its advantages and disadvantages:
Pros
- Quick, centralized access to over 200 system settings and tools. Everything is in the same place, in plain sight, which means a considerable time saving for the user, who does not have to move through different menus and locations.
- Provides more efficiency and agility to advanced user tasks, which can make administration and configuration settings.
- It can be an excellent solution for the diagnosis and troubleshootingBy accessing advanced Windows tools, we can easily solve numerous technical problems.
Against
- Not recommended for non-advanced users, as these have a higher risk of misconfiguration or data loss. This can lead to more serious situations where the security and stability of the system is compromised, or it can negatively affect its performance.
- No official support available. This point is very important and quite unknown to most users: God Mode is not an official Microsoft feature. This means that it is not supported by the brand and there is no direct support service in case of questions or problems.