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How to Open Win+X Quick Link Menu in Windows 10

How to Open Win+X Quick Link Menu in Windows 10


The Win+X Quick Link menu is a pop-up menu from the Start button that includes shortcuts of common management, configuration, and other power user Windows tools.

Starting with Windows 10 build 15014, the Win+X flyout has been updated to say “Apps and Features” instead of “Programs and Features”.

This tutorial will show different ways on how to open the Win+X Quick Link menu in Windows 10.


EXAMPLE: Win+X Quick Link menu
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Here's How:

1 Do step 2step 3, or step 4 below for how you would like to open the Win+X Quick Link menu.

2 Press the Win + X keys and release.

Using this option will allow you to see the available underlined (letter) keyboard shortcuts to press for each menu item to open with.


3 Right click on the Start  button on the taskbar.


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4 On a touchscreen, press and hold the Start  button on the taskbar until you see the faded white rectangle appear on it, then release.


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That's it,