I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?


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On 1/10/2026 5:16 PM, jason_warren wrote:

I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?

How to Enable God Mode in Windows 11 or 10

1. Right click on the desktop and select New->Folder.

2. Name the folder as follows:

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


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On Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:16:53 -0500, jason_warren wrote:

I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?

For "God Mode" I create a shortcut (.lnk file) with this in the
'Target' field.

%WINDIR%\explorer.exe shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

It works for me on Windows 11, similar to how it does on Windows 10.

FWIW the "Administrative Tools" section near the top in Windows 10
has become the "Windows Tools" section near the bottom in Windows 11.


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On 11/1/2026 12:16 am, jason_warren wrote:

I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?

Ask A.I.??? I am wondering .... :)

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On Sun, 1/11/2026 12:48 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

On 11/1/2026 12:16 am, jason_warren wrote:

I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?

Ask A.I.??? I am wondering .... :)

Who needs AI ? There is a Wiki entry.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Master_Control_Panel_shortcut

"Windows 10In Windows 10 1703 (April 2017), Microsoft broke the
display of a "God Mode" folder in File Explorer.[15]

The problem remains in the subsequent versions.

A workaround[16] was proposed, but it does not always work.
"

[16] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3222358/godmode-problem-the-folder-is-set-up-correctly-but?forum=windows-all&referrer=answers

Paul

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Ralph Fox wrote on 1/10/2026 7:42 PM:

On Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:16:53 -0500, jason_warren wrote:

I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?

For "God Mode" I create a shortcut (.lnk file) with this in the
'Target' field.

%WINDIR%\explorer.exe shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

It works for me on Windows 11, similar to how it does on Windows 10.

FWIW the "Administrative Tools" section near the top in Windows 10
has become the "Windows Tools" section near the bottom in Windows 11.

I create it the exact same method.

I create the shortcut in:
%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs
folder, Pin it to the Start Menu(if not already present) then drag it to
my created StartMenu group(named System)

- This way its aligned/located with other system tools(in that group),
not stuck on the desktop or some other location.

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Paul wrote on 1/10/2026 11:49 PM:

On Sun, 1/11/2026 12:48 AM, Mr. Man-wai Chang wrote:

On 11/1/2026 12:16 am, jason_warren wrote:

I created a folder with the string that identifies God
mode, but it's empty. I've done this frequently before on
previous versions and it worked. What gives?

Ask A.I.??? I am wondering .... :)

Who needs AI ? There is a Wiki entry.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Master_Control_Panel_shortcut

"Windows 10In Windows 10 1703 (April 2017), Microsoft broke the
display of a "God Mode" folder in File Explorer.[15]

The problem remains in the subsequent versions.

A workaround[16] was proposed, but it does not always work.
"

[16] https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/3222358/godmode-problem-the-folder-is-set-up-correctly-but?forum=windows-all&referrer=answers

Paul

Old article, especially with respect to creation and pinning.
See my reply to Ralph for a method to create a shortcut(instead of
starting by creating a GodMode folder) and pin-able and group-able to the StartMenu and also, if desired, pin-able to the Taskbar

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