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Top Secret and hidden Commands for Windows 11/10 Explorer!


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!

 
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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.



Updated on: 11 October 2023 07:42 Windows
Keywords: explorer, secret, hidden, commands, windows, 10, 11, operating, system, settings, folder


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