Windows 11/10, as a good operating system for every user, has many settings to apply, but there are a variety of hidden commands.
It is very convenient to work with them and use them as desktop shortcuts. Unfortunately, for the majority of Windows users, these will remain forever secrets, because no one will find the description of these functional commands.
Contents:
1.) ... The secret hidden commands for Windows!
2.) ... More information about secret hidden commands on Windows!
Here is a small overview of the secret Windows Explorer folders, which can best be used as a desktop shortcut.
► Create desktop shortcut on Windows 11/10 example!
Because you can not remember them.
See also: ► How do I find Windows 10 Creators Update on my PC
Useful Folder Commands for Explorer in Windows-10/11!
| All Control Panel Items | shell:::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} | |
| All Settings | shell:::{F90C627B-7280-45DB-BC26-CCE7BDD620A4} | |
| All Tasks | shell:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} | |
| Applications | shell:::{4234d49b-0245-4df3-b780-3893943456e1} | |
| CLSID_SearchHome | shell:::{9343812e-1c37-4a49-a12e-4b2d810d956b} | |
| Command Folder | shell:::{437ff9c0-a07f-4fa0-af80-84b6c6440a16} | |
| Common Places FS Folder | shell:::{d34a6ca6-62c2-4c34-8a7c-14709c1ad938} | |
| Computer | shell:::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} | |
| Connect To | shell:::{38A98528-6CBF-4CA9-8DC0-B1E1D10F7B1B} | |
| AppSuggestedLocations | shell:::{c57a6066-66a3-4d91-9eb9-41532179f0a5} | |
| AutoPlay | shell:::{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915} | |
| Biometric Devices | shell:::{0142e4d0-fb7a-11dc-ba4a-000ffe7ab428} | |
| BitLocker Drive Encryption | shell:::{D9EF8727-CAC2-4e60-809E-86F80A666C91} | |
| Bluetooth Devices | shell:::{28803F59-3A75-4058-995F-4EE5503B023C} | |
| Briefcase | shell:::{85BBD920-42A0-1069-A2E4-08002B30309D} | |
| Action Center | shell:::{BB64F8A7-BEE7-4E1A-AB8D-7D8273F7FDB6} | |
| Add Network Place | shell:::{D4480A50-BA28-11d1-8E75-00C04FA31A86} | |
| Administrative Tools | shell:::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524153} | |
| Control Panel | shell:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683} | |
| Control Panel | shell:::{5399E694-6CE5-4D6C-8FCE-1D8870FDCBA0} | |
| Credential Manager | shell:::{1206F5F1-0569-412C-8FEC-3204630DFB70} | |
| Default Programs | shell:::{17cd9488-1228-4b2f-88ce-4298e93e0966} | |
| delegate folder that appears in Computer | shell:::{b155bdf8-02f0-451e-9a26-ae317cfd7779} | |
| Devices and Printers | shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A} | |
| Display | shell:::{C555438B-3C23-4769-A71F-B6D3D9B6053A} | |
| Ease of Access Center | shell:::{D555645E-D4F8-4c29-A827-D93C859C4F2A} | |
| Family Safety | shell:::{96AE8D84-A250-4520-95A5-A47A7E3C548B} | |
| Favorites | shell:::{323CA680-C24D-4099-B94D-446DD2D7249E} | |
| File History | shell:::{F6B6E965-E9B2-444B-9286-10C9152EDBC5} | |
| Folder Options | shell:::{6DFD7C5C-2451-11d3-A299-00C04F8EF6AF} | |
| Folder Shortcut | shell:::{0AFACED1-E828-11D1-9187-B532F1E9575D} | |
| Font settings | shell:::{93412589-74D4-4E4E-AD0E-E0CB621440FD} | |
| Games | shell:::{ED228FDF-9EA8-4870-83b1-96b02CFE0D52} | |
| Get Programs | shell:::{15eae92e-f17a-4431-9f28-805e482dafd4} | |
| Help and Support | shell:::{2559a1f1-21d7-11d4-bdaf-00c04f60b9f0} | |
| Homegroup | shell:::{6785BFAC-9D2D-4be5-B7E2-59937E8FB80A} | |
| HomeGroup | shell:::{67CA7650-96E6-4FDD-BB43-A8E774F73A57} | |
| Homegroup | shell:::{B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93} | |
| Installed Updates | shell:::{d450a8a1-9568-45c7-9c0e-b4f9fb4537bd} | |
| Language | shell:::{BF782CC9-5A52-4A17-806C-2A894FFEEAC5} | |
| Libraries | shell:::{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5} | |
| Location Settings | shell:::{E9950154-C418-419e-A90A-20C5287AE24B} |
See also: A list of shell: directory commands!
2.) More information about secret hidden commands on Windows!
Many say there are no "secret hidden commands" in Windows that are not typically documented or intended for general use. Windows offers a wide range of commands and features available to most users, and many of them are well documented. However, the operating system offers some advanced features and tools that are not always obvious.
Here are some examples of Windows commands and features that some users may not know about:
God Mode:
This is an unofficial name for a feature that allows you to create and access a special folder with a specific label Access a variety of system settings. Create a new folder and rename it:
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Once renamed, you can access this folder and access a variety of system settings.
Or Windows + R and command:
Shell::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
See also: ►► A list of shell:directory commands!
Problem Steps Recorder (PSR):
This is a utility in Windows that allows you to record steps to document problems on your computer. Type "psr" in Windows search to launch it.
Windows Hidden Directories:
There are some hidden folders in Windows that are not normally visible in Explorer. You can view these by opening the view in Explorer and checking the Hidden Items box.
Windows keyboard shortcuts:
There are many keyboard shortcuts that can be useful in Windows. For example: WIN + D to view the desktop or WIN + L to lock the computer.
View system files:
You can show protected system files in Windows Explorer by checking the "Hidden Items" option and unchecking the "Hide protected system files" checkbox.
Info:
It is important to note that improper use of certain features or commands can damage or render Windows unsafe. Make sure you understand what you are doing before changing advanced commands or settings.
It is important to note that improper use of certain features or commands can damage or render Windows unsafe. Make sure you understand what you are doing before changing advanced commands or settings.
