How to Pin God Mode to the Windows Taskbar: God Mode in Windows is a powerful hidden feature that provides access to hundreds of advanced system settings from a single, centralized interface. Instead of digging through Control Panel menus or Windows Settings, God Mode places everything in one searchable list.
In this quick tutorial, you will learn how to create a God Mode shortcut and pin it directly to the Windows taskbar for fast, one-click access.
What Is God Mode in Windows?
God Mode is not a hack or third-party tool. It is a special Windows shell folder that exposes advanced administrative controls such as:
- Administrative Tools
- Backup and Restore
- Device Manager and Power Options
- Network and Sharing settings
- User Accounts and Credential Manager
It works on Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
How to Pin God Mode to the Taskbar
- From the Desktop, right-click and select New → Shortcut.
- For the shortcut location, paste the following command exactly as shown, then click Next:
%windir%\explorer.exe shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} - Name the shortcut God Mode, then click Finish.
- Right-click the newly created shortcut and select Pin to taskbar.
You Are Done
You now have a God Mode shortcut pinned to your Windows taskbar. Clicking it instantly opens a categorized list of advanced system controls, effectively acting as an expanded Control Panel.
Bonus Tip: Change the God Mode Icon
To customize the icon:
- Right-click the God Mode shortcut and select Properties.
- Click Change Icon.
- Browse to
C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dllorimageres.dll. - Select a built-in icon and click OK.
Windows 11 Note
If "Pin to taskbar" does not appear immediately in Windows 11, open the shortcut once, then right-click its running icon in the taskbar and choose Pin to taskbar.