title: Win+X Menu Keyboard Shortcuts
tags: windows winx
h1: 

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 like `cmd`, `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  

Customize the menu: Right-click the Start button > Settings > Adjust links