Beyond Windows 7 “GodMode” – 94 More Secret Windows Shortcuts Unveiled
System folders
shell:Windows
Windows installation folder
shell:System
WindowsSystem32 folder
shell:SystemX86
On 64-bit Windows systems only, opens WindowsSysWOW64
shell:UserProfiles
Users folder, which contains profiles for all local users and a Public profile
shell:ProgramFiles
Program Files folder
shell:ProgramFilesX86
On 64-bit Windows systems only, opens Program Files (x86) folder, which stores 32-bit programs
shell:ProgramFilesX64
On 64-bit Windows systems only, opens Program Files folder
shell:ProgramFilesCommon
Program FilesCommon Files folder
shell:ProgramFilesCommonX86
On 64-bit Windows systems only, opens Program Files (x86)Common Files folder
shell:ProgramFilesCommonX64
On 64-bit Windows systems only, opens Program FilesCommon Files
Application Data
shell:AppData
Roaming Application Data folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:Local AppData
Local Application Data folder from profile of logged-on user
shell:LocalAppDataLow
User Local Application Data (Low Integrity Level) folder from profile of logged-on user
Per-machine Folders
shell:Common AppData
ProgramData folder, which holds global settings saved by applications
shell:Common Start Menu
Start Menu folder, containing shortcuts and subfolders for all users
shell:Common Programs
Start Menu Programs for all users
shell:Common Startup
Startup folder for all users
shell:Default Gadgets
Default Windows Gadgets
shell:ResourceDir
Resources folder, which contains Windows themes, including Aero and ease-of-access themes
shell:CommonRingtones
Stores default ringtones for use with Windows ringtone editor using a compatible phone in Device Stage
shell:PublicGameTasks
Custom Games Explorer shortcuts for all users
shell:Common Templates
Templates folder for all users; rarely used
shell:device Metadata Store
DeviceMetadataStore folder, which contains digitally signed files, downloaded from Microsoft, with icons and custom settings for Device Stage items