Topic: "God Mode" for Windows 7 & Vista

[Ken (OP)]

Ran across this tip over on SMF and tracked down some of the details:


This quote from sitepoint:

Here?s a neat Windows 7 trick that?s been doing the rounds on the Internet. It enables ?GodMode,? a term devised by the Microsoft development team, which provides a single place to access all Windows settings without needing to browse options and folders in the Control Panel.

How-To:
   1. Create a new folder on your desktop, or wherever you want it.
   2. Rename the folder to... GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
      (note that you can change the ?GodMode? text, but the following period and code number are essential).
   3. The folder icon will change ? double click it to show the GodMode window:


The window shows nearly 50 sections with quick links to configuration options. Strictly speaking, it?s not a God Mode since all the options are available elsewhere. It?s more akin to an ?all tasks? list ? but you may find it easier than stumbling through Windows numerous screens and panels.

Big Red Warning!

The trick appears to work on both the 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Vista 32-bit and Windows Server 2008 32-bit should also work. However, it is known to crash 64-bit versions of Vista ? and you may need to boot in safe mode or to the command line to delete the folder.

I've tried this on my 32bit Vista PC and it works very well with no issues... haven't tried it on my Windows7 laptop yet.

[Skhilled]

Thanks! I'll have to try this.

EDIT: Works for me too! I'll have to tuck this away from little prying eyes. LOL

[Ken (OP)]

Thanks! I'll have to try this.

EDIT: Works for me too! I'll have to tuck this away from little prying eyes. LOL

Yeppers... if someone thrashes around in those controls without knowing what they are doing, then great problems could arise.  :bigteeth:

[Lesmond]

works for me too, why wasn't this shown when we all got vista!?

[Ken (OP)]

Microsoft often includes all kinds of stuff that they don't publicize, some years back I tried to kind of keep up with these things, but not so much anymore.

[Skhilled]

Me too. I'm surprised that I have not heard of this sooner.

[Sport]

Ran across this tip over on SMF and tracked down some of the details:


This quote from sitepoint:

Here?s a neat Windows 7 trick that?s been doing the rounds on the Internet. It enables ?GodMode,? a term devised by the Microsoft development team, which provides a single place to access all Windows settings without needing to browse options and folders in the Control Panel.

How-To:
   1. Create a new folder on your desktop, or wherever you want it.
   2. Rename the folder to... GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
      (note that you can change the ?GodMode? text, but the following period and code number are essential).
   3. The folder icon will change ? double click it to show the GodMode window:


The window shows nearly 50 sections with quick links to configuration options. Strictly speaking, it?s not a God Mode since all the options are available elsewhere. It?s more akin to an ?all tasks? list ? but you may find it easier than stumbling through Windows numerous screens and panels.

Big Red Warning!

The trick appears to work on both the 32 and 64-bit versions of Windows 7. Vista 32-bit and Windows Server 2008 32-bit should also work. However, it is known to crash 64-bit versions of Vista ? and you may need to boot in safe mode or to the command line to delete the folder.

I've tried this on my 32bit Vista PC and it works very well with no issues... haven't tried it on my Windows7 laptop yet.

Awesome find...mind if I share this little nugget with SeriousCrunchers?

....BTW I was glad to hear My Girl Mallie is doing well, I was worried about her there for awhile....give her my love

[Ken (OP)]

Hey Sport, good to see you on.  :2thumbs:

Of course you can repost the topic, that's what I did after all.  :08:

Mom is doing good and she'll be glad to hear that you've mentioned her. She rarely gets on the internet anymore, so I'll relay your message to her.

[Sport]

I slip by here once in awhile...just to keep you honest


Time Passes>>> I've installed "God Mode" on my sole Vista machine, a Dell Latitude D610....seems to be working 100% ...THANX!!!!!!

[Ken (OP)]

I slip by here once in awhile...just to keep you honest

Good job.  :2thumbs: