run this command to directly launch "Desktop Icon Settings" =========================> rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0

Enable GodMode -> Create folder on desktop and rename: GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

Enable Administrator -> net user administrator /active:yes

Recover Windows Key -> Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

How to add text at the beginning of each line in notepad++ CTRL+H Find What: ^ (or $ for end) Replace what: XXXXX select "Regular expression" Then replace all button

Desktop Icon Settings - control.exe desk.cpl,,0

Desktop Icon Settings - rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,0

Windows Setup No internet shift + F10 oobe\bypassrno

Windows 2000 Default Background Color 3b6ea5

Disable TaskView Win11 - HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced ShowTaskViewButton 0

Win11 - Press & Release Windows key Than "\" to launch explorer in root of boot device

Windows 10 control panels and run prompt direct name command. Control Panel items are physically located in C>windows>system32
Add or Remove Programs	appwiz.cpl	This opens the Uninstall a Program applet. May be used to uninstall installed programs, or add or remove features from Windows
Date and Time	timedate.cpl	Opens the Date and Time applet. Allows you to set date and time, change time zone, add additional clocks, and sync Internet time.
Device Manager	hdwwiz.cpl	The Device Manager lists all installed hardware. May be used to install and remove devices, install drivers, and more
Display	desk.cpl	Display provides you with options to set display related settings such as the color profile or scaling. Loads the Settings app on Windows 10.
Firewall	firewall.cpl	Opens the Windows Firewall. Turn it on or off, and open the advanced settings to block or allow connections.
Infrared	irprops.cpl	Lets you manage infrared devices.
Internet Options	inetcpl.cpl	Opens the classic Internet Options window. Manage Internet settings that Internet Explorer and other browsers may use.
Controllers	joy.cpl	Manage game controllers connnected to the operating system
Keyboard	main.cpl keyboard	Change keyboard repeat delay and rate, cursor blink rate, and check installed keyboard hardware.
Language	control input.dll	Opens the Language control panel applet. Add, remove or change the priority of languages.
Mouse	main.cpl	The mouse controls enable you to change mouse icons, button behavior, wheel scrolling, and more.
Network	netcpl.cpl	Opens the Network and Sharing Center. May use it to add a new network, set up connections, and manage existing networks
Network Connections	ncpa.cpl	Lists all known network connections and their status.
Power	powercfg.cpl	Opens the Power Options. Set a power plan, and customize it.
Region	intl.cpl	The Region control panel applets lets you change date and time formats, and your location
Sound	mmsys.cpl	The Sound properties lists all playback and recording devices, options to configure those, and manage sounds and communications.
System Properties	sysdm.cpl	System properties lists information about the device and Windows, and links to other control panel areas.
Tablet PC	tabletpc.cpl	Only available if you run in tablet PC mode.
Location Information	telephon.cpl	Set your country, area code, carrier code and dial number for telephony and modem services.
Security and Maintenance	wscui.cpl	Manage Security and Maintenance related features
User Accounts	control userpasswords	Opens the list of user accounts on the system.
Screensaver	control desk.cpl screensaver @screensaver	Opens the Screensaver dialog to enable, disable and configure screensavers.

Control panel tool	Typed Command
Accessibility Options	control access.cpl
Add New Hardware	control sysdm.cpl add new hardware
Add/Remove Programs	control appwiz.cpl
Date/Time Properties	control timedate.cpl
Display Properties	control desk.cpl
FindFast	control findfast.cpl
Fonts Folder	control fonts
Internet Properties	control inetcpl.cpl
Joystick Properties	control joy.cpl
Keyboard Properties	control main.cpl keyboard
Microsoft Exchange	control mlcfg32.cpl
Microsoft Mail Post Office	control wgpocpl.cpl
Modem Properties	control modem.cpl
Mouse Properties	control main.cpl
Multimedia Properties	control mmsys.cpl
Network Properties	control netcpl.cpl
Password Properties	control password.cpl
PC Card	control main.cpl pc card (PCMCIA)
Power Management (Windows 95)	control main.cpl power
Power Management (Windows 98)	control powercfg.cpl
Printers Folder	control printers
Regional Settings	control intl.cpl
Scanners and Cameras	control sticpl.cpl
Sound Properties	control mmsys.cpl sounds
System Properties	control sysdm.cpl
Here's a list of Control Panel commands for Windows XP taken from Microsoft Help and Support. Most, if not all of these still work in Windows 7. Add ,,x to get to a specific tab, where x is a number.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/shell/executing-control-panel-items?redirectedfrom=MSDN

Windows key shortcuts
+ A	Action Center (Notifications)
+ D	Toggle Desktop
+ I	Settings
+ T	Cycle Through Apps
+ V	Clipboard
+ X	Power User Menu
+ shift + S	Snipping tool
+ PrintScr	Dump screenshot to pictures folder
+ E	New Explorer Instance
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Windows Sysinternals - system utilities and technical information

LOLBAS

KOVTER

WSUS

YouTube - PowerShell

mspaint - download classic mspaint.exe for windows 11 and above

AutoHotKey

Using text editor, create a .ahk file

F8::{Run A_ComSpec " /c C:\Windows\System32\taskkill.exe /f /t /im notepad.exe",, "Hide" }

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\OneSyncSvc change "start" value from 2 to 4 to disable