6 hidden Windows folder tricks that open settings Microsoft buried

We all know about the usual places to tweak settings on Windows. There are Settings, Control Panel, and Task Manager when something goes wrong. But, did you know that beneath the Start menu and Settings app, Microsoft hides useful folders and shortcut commands?

Many users never see these because Microsoft never advertises them. But they are there. The best part is that you don’t need any third-party software or complicated hacks to access them. Windows already offers secret shortcuts to open advanced menus, administrative tools, startup settings, and customization panels. You just have to know where to look.