The ultimate 'God Mode' list: 39 secret Windows 7 shortcuts

The list of two groups:

1. 14 GUID shortcuts that work only in Windows 7
2. 25 GUID shortcuts that work in Windows Vista and Windows 7

Sorry, XP users, you’re out of luck.

Windows 7 and later only

[For details on how these shortcuts work, see the introduction.]

[Also note that some users have reported problems when using some of these shortcuts, especially on systems running Windows Vista 64-bit. Please don't try these shortcuts on any mission critical system!]

Action Center

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Backup and Restore
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Biometric Devices
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Credential Manager
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Default Location
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Devices and Printers
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Display
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HomeGroup
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Location and Other Sensors
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Notification Area Icons
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Recovery
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RemoteApp and Desktop Connections
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Speech Recognition
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Troubleshooting
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Windows Vista and later

Administrative Tools
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All .NET Frameworks and COM Libraries
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All Tasks (Control Panel)
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AutoPlay
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BitLocker Drive Encryption (Ultimate edition only)
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Computer Folder
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Default Programs
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Ease of Access Center
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Font Settings
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Get Programs
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Manage Wireless Networks
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Network and Sharing Center
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Network Connections
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Network Folder
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Parental Controls
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Performance Information and Tools
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Personalization
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Power Options
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Programs and Features
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Sync Center
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System
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User Accounts
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Windows Firewall
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Windows SideShow (Warning, caused my system to slow down briefly)
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Windows Update
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For those who are wondering how to make use of these shortcuts, here’s one trick I use. Create a shortcut in your Documents folder or on the Desktop. Call it something distinctive, like My Custom Control Panel. Now create a handful of GUID-based folders in here for the Control Panel shortcuts and shell folders you use most often. When you open that folder, you’ll see only the items you want, with no additional clutter. Unlike standard shortcuts, there’s no little arrow on the icon, and the Address bar always allows you to go right back to your custom folder. If you drag that icon onto the Start menu or onto the Taskbar’s icon, you can pin it for quicker access.