How to Access PowerShell God Mode on Windows 10 and 11?
Windows hides a special folder inside it. People call it PowerShell God Mode, or just God Mode for short. It puts almost every system setting into one window. You do not have to click through ten menus anymore. You can turn it on with one short PowerShell command.
This article shows you the exact command. It also shows what the folder gives you. And it shows what to do if the trick does not work the first time.
What Is PowerShell God Mode?
The name sounds big. But PowerShell God Mode is simple. It is a folder built into Windows. It lists dozens of Control Panel tools in one place. The tools are sorted into groups. You get groups like Network, Hardware, Accounts, and Ease of Access.
The word “PowerShell” in the name can be confusing. PowerShell does not give you new rights. It does not open a secret door into Windows. All it does is make a folder with a special code in its name. Windows sees that code. Then it swaps the plain folder for a settings view. That view already lives inside your system.
You could get the same folder by hand, using File Explorer alone. PowerShell just makes it faster. You type one line instead of renaming a folder with your mouse.
So this is not a hacker trick. It will not give your account any new power. It just gathers settings you already had. Then it places them in one spot.
Is It Safe to Turn On?
Yes, it is safe. PowerShell God Mode does not touch your registry. It does not install anything. It does not change a single setting on its own. The folder is only a shortcut. Delete it later, and nothing else on your PC changes.
One thing to watch for: do not rename a folder that already has files in it. Once you add the special code, Windows treats it as a settings folder. Any files inside can get hard to find. Always start with a brand new, empty folder.
What You Need Before You Start
You do not need much for this.
- Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
- PowerShell (it comes with every copy of Windows)
- A normal user account
You do not need admin rights for the basic folder.
How to Access PowerShell God Mode With One Command
Here is the fastest way to get PowerShell God Mode running on your PC.
- Press the Windows key. Type PowerShell. Open it.
- Copy the command below.
- Paste it into the PowerShell window. Press Enter.
New-Item -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}" -ItemType Directory
- Look at your desktop. A folder with the Control Panel icon should be sitting there. Its name will have vanished. Only the icon stays.
- Double-click the icon to open it.
That covers Windows 7 through 11 in one shot. If Windows 11 is the only version you run, there is also a shorter walkthrough built around just those steps for enabling God Mode in Windows 11.
That long string of letters, {ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}, has a name. It is called a CLSID. It is Windows’ own address for the Control Panel view. You can rename “GodMode” to anything you want. Call it “MySettings.” Call it your dog’s name. Just keep that CLSID code just as it is written, dot included.
Want the folder somewhere else, not on your desktop? Just change the path. Here is a version for your Documents folder:
New-Item -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\Documents\GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}" -ItemType Directory
Two Other Ways to Turn It On
PowerShell is not your only choice. Some work laptops block PowerShell scripts. Here are two backup methods.
Through File Explorer:
- Right-click a blank spot on your desktop.
- Pick New, then Folder.
- Rename it to
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}. Press Enter.
Through Command Prompt:
- Open Command Prompt.
- Type
cd %HOMEPATH%\Desktop. Press Enter. - Type
mkdir GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}. Press Enter.
All three ways give you the same folder. Pick whichever tool is already open on your screen.
What Sits Inside This Folder?
Open PowerShell God Mode, and you will see over 200 tools on Windows 10 and 11. They sit under headings like these:
- System and Security: backup tools, power plans, Windows Update
- Network and Internet: adapters, sharing, firewall
- Hardware and Sound: devices, printers, sound
- Personalization: fonts, display, taskbar
- User Accounts: sign-in info, mail settings
- Ease of Access: speech, narrator, keyboard
- Programs: installed apps, default apps
- Clock and Region: date, time zone, language
System and Security is also where you will find the Windows Reliability Monitor, a quiet tool that logs crashes and errors over time so a repeating problem is easy to spot.
The exact count shifts a bit between Windows versions. Microsoft keeps moving old tools into its newer Settings app. Windows 7 and 8 show a few extra items that got folded into other menus by the time Windows 10 and 11 came out.
Fixing the Most Common PowerShell God Mode Problems
The folder icon did not change. The name still shows up
Check the CLSID for typos first. Even one missing dash or digit stops Windows from reading it right. Copy and paste the command above instead of typing it by hand. That fixes almost every case.
PowerShell says an item with that name already exists
A folder with that exact name already sits in that spot. Delete the old one, or pick a new folder path in the command.
The folder opens, but it looks empty or broken
This mostly hits older 64-bit copies of Windows Vista. Restart into Safe Mode. Remove the folder. Restart again as normal, then try once more.
PowerShell will not run any command at all
Some work laptops turn off scripts for safety reasons. If that is your machine, use the File Explorer or Command Prompt method above. Neither one needs PowerShell scripts turned on.
A Few More Folders Worth Knowing
This same trick works with other CLSID codes too, and the Control Panel one is only the start. Two useful picks:
- Network Connections:
Network Connections.{7007ACC7-3202-11D1-AAD2-00805FC1270E} - Programs and Features:
Programs and Features.{15eae92e-f17a-4431-9f28-805e482dafd4}
Build these the same way. Use a fresh New-Item line in PowerShell, or rename a new folder by hand. If small time-savers like this one catch your eye, the Windows Clipboard trick for copying multiple items at once is worth a look too.
Common Questions
Does PowerShell God Mode work on Windows 11?
Yes. It works the same way it did back on Windows 7, 8, and 10.
Do I need admin rights to use it?
No. A normal user account can make and open the folder. No extra sign-off needed.
Will this slow down my PC?
No. It is just a folder, not a running program. It uses no memory once you close it.
Can I remove it later?
Yes. Right-click it and delete it, just like any other folder. Nothing else on your PC changes.
Is “God Mode” the real Microsoft name for this?
No. Microsoft has never used that name in its own pages. It is a nickname that spread online years ago, after users found the CLSID trick. The name just stuck.
Can I pin it to my taskbar or Start menu?
Yes. Right-click the folder once it is set up. Pick the pin option, the same way you would with any other folder.
Conclusion
Set up PowerShell God Mode once, and you may end up using it more than the plain Settings app. Everything sits in one window instead of five. Give it a try, and the long way through Control Panel may start to feel pointless. If tricks like this save you time, this collection of Windows 11 tips and tricks has more worth trying.
