Win+X Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
From a social media post:
- Win+X then U, then U:
Instantly shuts down your PC
(No confirmation dialog - closes all apps and powers off) - Win+X then U, then R:
Restarts your PC immediately
(Ideal for applying updates or troubleshooting) - Win+X then U, then S:
Puts your PC into Sleep mode
(Low-power state; resumes instantly when awakened) - Win+X then U, then I:
Signs out of your user account
(Closes all apps but keeps Windows running) - Win+X then A:
Opens Windows Terminal as Administrator
(Replaces Command Prompt/PowerShell; full system privileges) - Win+X then E:
Launches File Explorer
(Opens "This PC" view for quick drive/network access) - Win+X then D:
Opens Device Manager
(View/edit hardware drivers, troubleshoot devices) - Win+X then V:
Opens Event Viewer
(Check system logs, errors, and security events) - Win+X then S:
Opens Windows Settings
(Jumps directly to the main Settings dashboard) - Win+X then K:
Opens Disk Management
(Manage partitions, format drives, assign letters) - Win+X then R:
Opens the Run dialog
(Quick-access for commands likecmd,msconfig, etc.) - Win+X then G:
Opens Computer Management
(Central hub for Task Scheduler, Services, Storage) - Win+X then N:
Opens Network Connections
(Configure Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPNs, and adapters) - Win+X then W:
Opens Apps & Features
(Uninstall programs or modify installed apps) - Win+X then M:
Opens Mobility Center
(Quick-adjust display, battery, and presentation settings)
Most shortcuts open tools with admin rights (look for "Administrator" in the title bar)
Win+X → release → U → release → U
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