Beyond Windows 7 “GodMode” – 94 More Secret Windows Shortcuts Unveiled
Other Per-User Folders
shell:Start Menu
Start Menu folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:Startup
Startup folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:Programs
Start MenuPrograms folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:Quick Launch
Quick Launch folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:Recent
Recent folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:SendTo
Send To folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:User Pinned
All shortcuts that have been pinned to the Taskbar and Start Menu by the currently logged-on user
shell:ImplicitAppShortcuts
In User Pinned folder, contains shortcuts to system-managed Start Menu items, including Control Panel, Help and Support, and auto-published applications from Windows Virtual PC
shell:GameTasks
Custom Games Explorer shortcuts for logged-on user
shell:Administrative Tools
Administrative Tools subfolder from Start MenuAll Programs
shell:Ringtones
Ringtones folder stores custom files created by Windows ringtone editor using a compatible phone in Device Stage
shell:Templates
Templates folder from profile of logged-on user (rarely used)
shell:Gadgets
User-installed Windows Gadgets, including those that have been removed from the desktop but are still available
shell:Playlists
Playlists subfolder, in Music folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:PrintHood
User-created printer shortcuts
shell:CD Burning
Burn folder, used to store temp files before burning to disc
Internet Explorer and Security
shell:Cache
Internet Explorer Cache (aka Temporary Internet Files)
shell:Cookies
Internet Explorer Cookies (open Low subfolder to see cookies for sites with Low Integrity Level)
shell:History
Internet Explorer History
shell:SystemCertificates
Signed copies of digital certificates for system; use Certificate Manager to view details and add or remove certificates
shell:CryptoKeys
Crypto folder, stores machine keys
shell:dpapiKeys
Protect folder, holds user keys for data encryption, including Encrypting File System
shell:CredentialManager
Credentials folder
