Shortcuts
Updated: October 15, 2024
Top shortcuts in windows.
Table of Contents
Key Commands
Win+, # Peak at desktop
Win+1-9 # Open application on taskbar
Win+Arrow # Split screen
Win+PrtScr # Take Screenshot
Win+Tab # Open Task View
Win+A # Open Action Center
Win+C # Open Cortana in listening mode
Win+D # Display and hide the desktop
Win+E # Open Explorer
Win+F # Open Feedback Hub
Win+G # Open Gamebar
Win+I # Open Settings
Win+L # Lock PC
Win+M # Minimize all current windows
Win+P # Project to external screen
Win+Alt+B # Start streaming
Win+Alt+R # Start recoding
Win+Alt+T # Start screen capture
Ctrl+A # Select All
Ctrl+C # Copy
Ctrl+D # Delete (recycle bin)
Ctrl+E # Open Search (in most apps)
Ctrl+R # Refresh (F5)
Ctrl+S # Save
Ctrl+V # Paste
Ctrl+X # Cut
Ctrl+Y # Redo
Ctrl+Z # Undo
Ctrl+Esc # Open start
Ctrl+Win+D # Open new desktop
Ctrl+Win+Arrow # Switch between open desktops
Ctrl+Win+F4 # Close current desktop
Ctrl+Alt+Enter # Properties of selected folder
Ctrl+Alt+Tab # Show all apps currently running on pc
Ctrl+Shift+Esc # Open Task Manager
Ctrl+Shift+N # Create new folder
Shift+Del # Permanent Delete
Alt+Tab # Swap apps
Alt+Esc # Cycle through items in order which they were opened
Alt+F4 # Close active application
Alt+PrtScr # Screenshot current program
Alt+Space+M # Allows use of arrows to move active window
F2 # Rename selected item
F3 # Search for a file or folder in file explorer
F4 # Display the address bar list in file explorer
F5 # Refresh active window
F6 # Cycle through screen elements
F10 # Activate the menu bar in the active application
RUN (Win + R)
appwiz.cpl # Programs & Features
azman.msc # Advanced User Accounts
calc # Calculator
certmgr.msc # Certificates
charmap # Character Map
cleanmgr # Disk Cleanup
cliconfg # SQL Server Client Network Utility
cmd # Command Prompt
collab.cpl # People Near Me
colorcpl # Color Management
comexp.msc # Component Services
compmgmt.msc # Computer Management
compmgmtlauncher # Computer Management
computerdefaults # Set Program Access & Computer Defaults
control # Control Panel
control.exe /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu # Taskbar & Start Menu
control.exe /name Microsoft.UserAccounts # User Accounts
credwiz # Credential Backup & Restore Wizard
cttune # ClearType Tuner
dccw # Display Color Calibration
dcomcnfg # Component Services
desk.cpl # Screen Resolution
devicepairingwizard # Add A New Device
dfrgui # Disk Defragmenter
dialer # Phone Dialer
diskmgmt.msc # Disk Management
displayswitch # Connect to a Projector
documents # Open Documents Folder
downloads # Open Downloads Folder
dpapimig # DPAPI Key Migration Wizard
dpiscaling # Display
dvdmaker # Windows DVD Maker
dxdiag # DirectX Diagnostic Tool
eudcedit # Private Character Editor
eventvwr.msc # Event Viewer
explorer # Open Windows Explorer
favorites # Open Favorites Folder
firewall.cpl # Windows Firewall
fsmgmt.msc # Shared Folders
fxscover # Fax Cover Page Editor
hdwwiz # Add Hardware Wizard
hdwwiz.cpl # Device Manager
iexpress # IExpress Wizard
iexplore # Internet Explorer
inetcpl.cpl # Internet Options
intl.cpl # Region & Language
ipksetup # Language Pack Installer
irprops.cpl # Getting Started
isoburn # Windows Disc Image Buring Tool
journal # Windows Journal
joy.cpl # Game Controllers
lusrmgr.msc # Local Users & Groups
main.cpl # Mouse
magnify # Magnifier
mblctr # Windows Mobility Center
mdsched # Windows Memory Diagnostic
migwiz # Windows Easy Transfer
mip # Math Input Panel
mmc # Microsoft Management Console
mmsys.cpl # Sound
mobsync # Sync Center
mrt # Malicious Software Removal Tool
msconfig # System Configuration
msdt # Diagnostics & Troubleshooting Wizard
msinfo32 # System Information
mspaint # Paint
msra # Windows Remote Assistance
mstsc # Remote Desktop Connection
napclcfg.cpl # NAP Client Configuration
narrator # Narrator
ncpa.cpl # Network Connections
netplwiz # Advanced User Accounts
notepad # Notepad
odbcad32 # OBDC Data Source Administrator
optionalfeatures # Windows Features
osk # On-Screen Keyboard
perfmon.msc # Performance Monitor
pictures # Open Pictures Folder
powercfg.cpl # Power Options
powershell # Windows Powershell
powershell_ise # Windows Powershell ISE
printui # Printer User Interface
psr # Problem Steps Recorder
rasphone # Remote Access Phonebook
recdisc # Windows Repair Disc
recent # Open Recent Folder
regedit # Registry Editor
resmon # Resource Monitor
rstrui # System Restore
sdclt # Backup and Restore
services.msc # Services
shrpubw # Share Creation Wizard
slui # Windows Activation Client
snippingtool # Snipping Tool
sndvol # Volume Mixer
soundrecorder # Sound Recorder
stikynot # Sticky Notes
sysdm.cpl # System Properties
sysedit # System Configuration Editor
syskey # SAM Lock Tool
systempropertiesdataexecutionprevention # Data Execution Prevention
systempropertiesadvanced # System Properties (Advanced Tab)
systempropertieshardware # System Properties (Hardware Tab)
systempropertiesperformance # Performance Options
systempropertiesprotection # System Properties (Protection Tab)
systempropertiesremote # System Properties (Remote Tab)
shell:recent # open explorer with most recently accessed files and folders
tabcal # Digitizer Calibration Tool
tabletpc.cpl # Pen & Touch
taskmgr # Task Manager
taskschd.msc # Task Scheduler
telephon.cpl # Phone & Modem
timedate.cpl # Date & Time
tpm.msc # Trusted Platform Module Management
useraccountcontrolsettings # User Account Control Settings
utilman # Ease of Access Center
verifier # Driver Verifier Manager
videos # Open Videos Folder
wfs # Windows Fax & Scan
wiaacmgr # New Scan Wizard
WindowsAnytimeUpgradeui # Windows Anytime Upgrade
windowsanytimeupgraderesults # Windows Anytime Upgrade Results
winver # Version Reporter Applet
wmimgmt.msc # WMI Management
wmplayer # Windows Media Player
write # WordPad
wscript # Windows Scripts Host
wscui.cpl # Windows Action Center
wuapp # Windows Update
wusa # Windows Update Stadalone Installer
xpsrchvw # XPS Viewer
SHELL
Ctrl+Shift+Enter # Open cmd with admin privileges
Create a God Mode shortcut
Simply create a folder then rename it
GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
New icon will change to control panel giving access to God Commands Super God Mode: https://github.com/ThioJoe/Windows-Super-God-Mode