Ever get frustrated when you can’t find the option you’re looking for in Windows 7’s mess of a control panel? Well there is hope for you yet! There is a hidden feature in Windows 7 that allows you to view every conceivable option hidden in the Control Panel within one Window. Wondering how you can get this? Read on past the break.Alright, so here’s what to do:

  1. Go to your desktop and right click.
  2. Place your mouse cursor to hover over the “New” option.
  3. Click on the “Folder” option.
  4. Now a new folder is waiting for a new name on the desktop. In place of a new name, you’re going to type command “GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}” without the quotes.
  5. Either click anywhere on the desktop (or press enter) after typing out the command from Step 4 and the folder icon will turn into the Control Panel icon and will have the title “GodMode” underneath it.
  6. Double click and explore the options now available to you all in one window.

That’s it. Keep checking back for more Windows 7 and Windows 8 tips! If you have any, shoot us an email or leave a comment.

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