Microsoft is updating Windows 11 with a new set of settings that were once reserved for developers—and hidden from the general public. A boon for those who know how to leverage them to unlock their PC's potential.
Something new is coming to Windows 11 Settings. It includes a slew of new options that were previously hidden – only accessible to developers. On 𝕏, an Insider, @phantomfromearth, shows, with screenshots, the appearance of an “Advanced” panel that offers these new settings.
It contains everything you need to unlock your PC’s full potential. However, the settings in question should be changed with caution, as many of them remove safeguards that usually strengthen your computer’s security. In particular, all the settings that restrict what scripts can do via PowerShell.
A slew of options once reserved for developers are coming to light
Beyond that, there are still some potentially very useful options for most people. For example, the ability to end a task by right-clicking in the taskbar instead of going through Task Manager. Or removing the path limit (MAX_PATH) for Win32 files or functions.
Not to mention the option to facilitate remote access and control of the computer. Or all the new possibilities available to you to customize the behavior of virtual workspaces. For now, this new panel is available in Build 26404 of Windows 11 Server.
Windows 11's “For developers” settings page is getting a revamp, with a new name: “Advanced”! It's the new home for several Dev Home features and bits, including the long paths toggle, virtual workspace options page, and File Explorer source code integration. Also, layout updates. pic.twitter.com/5yK4zXZ2tS
— phantomofearth 🌳 (@phantomofearth) May 1, 2025
It is also not yet available by default since it still needs to be manually specified. However, this arrival is part of a major overhaul of the interface of all versions of Windows 11. Microsoft is removing, for example, the old Control Panel, among other things, a legacy of previous versions of Windows.
Therefore, there is reason to expect, without getting too involved, the gradual trickling down of this new feature to all versions of Windows 11. Unfortunately, there is no precise timetable. Moreover, although hidden, all these options are already accessible to experienced users – at the cost of a little more effort.
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