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

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