I unlocked God Mode in Windows 11 with this text string - here's what it does

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God Mode unlocks all Windows settings in one place.
Setup is quick, using a simple folder name code.
Customize icons to make access faster and clearer.

Accessing all the settings and options in Windows 11 can be challenging, as they're spread across a variety of categories in both the Settings app and the Control Panel. An option called God Mode eases the process by providing a gateway to all the core options on one screen.

By setting up the special God Mode folder, you can view the settings for Backup and Restore, Color Management, Devices and Printers, Ease of Access, File History, Mouse, Power Options, Programs and Features, Security and Maintenance, Speech Recognition, Troubleshooting, User Accounts, and much more.

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God Mode is especially useful for advanced Windows users and developers who like to manage and tweak all the nitty-gritty details of Windows. But it can also prove helpful to anyone who wants an array of commands available in one place. Since Microsoft no longer offers a Start menu shortcut for Control Panel, God Mode can be a quick and easy way to access all its core features and applets.

The process for setting up God Mode is the same in Windows 10 and 11, but here I'm focusing on Windows 11. Now, let's see how this works.

How to set up God Mode in Windows 11

Next, right-click on any empty area of the desktop. In the pop-up menu, move to New, and select the command for Folder.

Double-click the icon, and a window opens with all the available settings. The commands are organized by Control Panel applet, so you can browse through the various categories, including Backup and Restore, Devices and Printers, File History, Mouse, Programs and Features, Security and Maintenance, Troubleshooting, and User Accounts.