This post shows students and new users how to start and use the Power User Task Menu when using Windows 11. First released in Windows 2008, the Power User Task Menu (Power User Menu) provides quick access to the essential functions of Windows 11.
There are various settings and functions in the Power User menu that are not available in the standard Start menu. This menu is not available to prevent an inexperienced user from finding it and causing system instability.
If you are an advanced user and want to use the advanced user menu, the steps below show you how to start it and the shortcut keys to open additional settings and functions. Remember that this menu gives you access to advanced functions that can cause system instability or data loss if used incorrectly.
There are several ways to open the Power User Menu, and we will show you how to launch this menu using various methods below.
The new Windows 11 comes packed with many new features with a new user desktop, including centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corner windows, themes and colors that will make any Windows look and feel modern.
If you’re excited about Windows 11, keep reading posts about it.
To start running the Power User Menu in Windows 11, follow the steps below:
How to open the Power User Menu in Windows 11
As mentioned above, Windows comes with a Power User Task menu for power users to quickly access advanced and essential settings in Windows. It is hidden so that inexperienced users cannot stumble upon it and start using it.
To start or open the advanced user menu, press the Windows wrench
and X on your keyboard.
Pressing the keyboard shortcut above will open the Power User Menu. The menu should open ready for the keyboard command Hotkeys: Below are the hotkeys and command descriptions:
| Option | Hotkeys | Description |
| Programs (applications) and functions | F | Open Windows programs and features |
| Mobility center | B | Launch Windows Mobility Center |
| Power option | OR | Open Windows Power Options |
| Events viewer | V | Open the Windows event viewer |
| System | AND | Open the properties of Windows systems |
| Network connections | W | Open the Network Connection panel |
| Disk management | K | Open disk management in Windows |
| Computer management | GRAM | Open the Computer Management settings |
| Symbol of the system | C | Open the Windows command prompt |
| Command prompt as administrator | TO | Open command prompt as administrator |
| Task manager | T | Open Windows Task Manager |
| Control Panel | P | Open the Windows Control Panel |
| File Browser | me | Open Windows File Explorer |
| Run command box | R | Open the Run command box |
| Desk | D | Hide all windows and show the desktop |
When you open the power menu using the Windows key + X, they can use the hotkeys above to open the above functions and settings.
For instance, To win key + X, OR, S puts your computer to sleep.
Another way to launch the Power User menu is to right-click the Start menu on the taskbar.
When you right-click the Start button to open, you cannot use the above hotkeys, but rather navigate with the mouse.
You should do that!
Conclusion:
In this tutorial we have seen how to start or open the power user menu in Windows 11. If you find any errors above or have something to add, use our comment form below.
