Win 7- GodMode

[clocker]

Here's an interesting little tweak...
If you're running Windows 7- 32 or 64 bit, create a new folder (anywhere you want) and name it: "GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}" (no quotes).

You'll notice that as soon as you rename the folder the folder's icon will change.
Open it up and you'll find access to just about every tool/setting found in the OS- basically, a supershortcut through the Control Panel.

I created the folder on a storage drive then made a shortcut which I dragged to the Windows Explorer icon in the taskbar.
Now, with one click from the taskbar I can do pretty much anything the Control Panel can do without all the extra drilling through icons and drop menus.

Not sure how useful this will be long term but it's a clever trick.

[IdolEyes787]

So what do you think of Win 7? I'm contemplating installing it but I'd like a good reason since I prefer to buy my OSs.

[clocker]

I've been running it ever since the first Beta release and absolutely love it.

I recently had to reinstall XP on a neighbor's PC and was forcefully reminded how much slicker and smarter 7 is.
As an example...a clean reinstall of Win 7 on my machine- which runs a RAID array- requires absolutely no drivers.
20 minutes after it begins, I'm on the desktop, internet ready.

In contrast, XP would not be capable of even seeing the RAID array and would require the famous F6 floppy dance to insert RAID drivers before it could even begin the install.
When finished, I'd have to manually install every driver that XP lacked.

I'm also a big fan of the Aero GUI, derisively dismissed as "eye candy" by XP purists, who like to talk about "bloat" and "inefficiency" and (apparently) treasure the wimpy specs of old machines.
Any new(ish) PC will have the horsepower required to run Win 7 and make XP look dull and flat.

If you're on the fence about the upgrade, "obtain" a version and give it a test run, then buy if you like it.

[peat moss]

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The trick is also said to work in Windows Vista, although some are warning that although it works fine in 32-bit versions of Vista, it can cause 64-bit versions of that operating system to crash.

[IdolEyes787]

If you're on the fence about the upgrade, "obtain" a version and give it a test run, then buy if you like it.

Nicely done that falls well short of counseling to commit a crime.:whistling
Btw I would never think of illegally obtaining anything myself as I only use torrents for their ease in acquiring things from the public domain .

Hey peat moss how goes things oot West?

[peat moss]

Really good Idol , just watching some Hockey tonite and drinking some brewskis .

Have two laptops to re and re but going to use Win7 as its faster from start to finish . :D

[S!X]

This is interesting.. where did you find out about this, clocker?

@IdolEyes787 (http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/../members/idoleyes787-197932), Windows 7 is the best thing since..well... XP :P

[null]

This makes me feel almost as powerful as I do when sv_cheats is enabled. I probably won't ever end up using GodMode but I feel awesome knowing that it's there.

[FreakinWeasel]

there is a little app called Windows 7 in a Box, http://www.big-daddy-design.com/windows7inabox.htm just another way of doing this. I did the god thing today and will compare with the box tomorrow but I bet it's the same thing just a different UI.

[Tv Controls you]

Couldn't this be used as a security hole?

I mean the whole purpose of the way it asked you for admin rights when you do everything is to protect your computer.

Its pretty cool from the sounds of it. Although I wouldn't expect Mircosoft to pack something like this in their os....
Their usually straight forward you get what you see kind of deal.

[7th]

This makes me feel almost as powerful as I do when sv_cheats is enabled. I probably won't ever end up using GodMode but I feel awesome knowing that it's there.

yep, it's nice because it's more of a "trick" but there's nothing new there to be called "GodMode" since it's just a bunch of shortcuts =|


This is interesting.. where did you find out about this, clocker?

the home page of fst says cnet.com

[Appzalien]

I played with 7 beta and even installed an Ultimate version to test and I found Windows 7 lacking in many ways. Its as if MS in its infinite wisdom is slowly trying to ween us off a configurable and expandible OS and stick us with a controlled dependent one. I for one see the writing on the wall. If they're not willing to listen to the masses and create a better version of XP without all the drm crap and spyware and the abilty to integrate again, then soon we'll all be using linux or a MAC. The final release of Win7 lacks even the configurability of the beta. They actually closed many fixes customers wanted instead of enhancing them. Too controlling, they are going to cut off their nose to spite their face.

If XP2 isn't around the corner, MS is in trouble.

[AdrianPhoto]

Isn't "ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C" the ID for Control Panel in Classic Mode?

[7th]

Isn't "ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C" the ID for Control Panel in Classic Mode?

not sure but that would explain why you don't even need to write "god mode" in the first place... I mean, you could create a folder with any name you want, while what really matters is that ID after the "dot".

[buggyfresh]

Interesting trick but it could lead to easy hacking if the folder can be anywhere.

[7th]

Interesting trick but it could lead to easy hacking if the folder can be anywhere.

why do you say that? there's nothing new or special about it... the truth is that most of its options can be easily found inside the Control Painel :mellow:

[Afronaut]

Heh, quoting myself from News (http://filesharingtalk.com/vb3/f-news-section-95/t-understanding-windows-7s-godmode-386562) section:


Evenmore in /. too: Windows 7 Has Lots of "God Modes" (http://tech.slashdot.org/story/10/01/07/1437234/Windows-7-Has-Lots-of-God-Modes) thread.


At CNET: Windows 7 has lots of 'GodModes' (exclusive) (http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-10426627-56.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20)


Also in Aviransplace (http://www.aviransplace.com/2010/01/07/windows-7-has-lots-of-godmodes/).


:afro:

[durrigible]

I think I need to try this... How safe is it again on Win7x32?

[peat moss]

I think I need to try this... How safe is it again on Win7x32?

Same as 64 bit ... :D