| Shortcut | Action | |----------|--------| | Ctrl + Esc or Win | Open Start menu | | Win + A | Open Action Center (Quick Settings) | | Win + D | Show/hide desktop (minimize all windows) | | Win + E | Open File Explorer | | Win + I | Open Settings | | Win + L | Lock your PC | | Win + R | Open Run dialog box | | Win + S | Open Search | | Win + X | Open Quick Link menu (right-click Start) | | Alt + Tab | Switch between open apps | | Alt + F4 | Close current window or shut down from desktop | | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Open Task Manager directly |
| Shortcut | Action | | :--- | :--- | | | Opens Task View , showing all open windows and virtual desktops. | | Windows Key + Ctrl + D | Creates a New Virtual Desktop . | | Windows Key + Ctrl + Left/Right | Switch between virtual desktops. | | Windows Key + Ctrl + F4 | Close the current virtual desktop (apps remain open in other desktops). | | Ctrl + Shift + Esc | Opens Task Manager directly (skips the Ctrl+Alt+Del screen). | windows desktops shortcut