Power User Menu - WIN+X Keys (Windows 10, 8.1, 8)

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Power User Menu


The Power User Menu is an easy way to bring up frequently used tools quickly.

Press the WIN + X keys (Windows key + the letter X) -

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Power User Menu - User Profile Menu Location

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group1

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group2

%localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3


Default contents:
Group1
Code: 
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,109 1 - Desktop.lnk
08/22/2013 11:35 AM 81 desktop.ini

Group2
Code: 
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,109 1 - Run.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,109 2 - Search.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,103 3 - Windows Explorer.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,015 4 - Control Panel.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,021 5 - Task Manager.lnk
08/22/2013 11:35 AM 332 desktop.ini

Group3
Code: 
07/05/2014 06:33 PM 1,317 01 - Command Prompt.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,127 01a - Windows PowerShell.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,059 02 - Command Prompt.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,171 02a - Windows PowerShell.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,015 03 - Computer Management.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,015 04 - Disk Management.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,097 04-1 - Network Connections.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,075 05 - Device Manager.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,061 06 - System.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,015 07 - Event Viewer.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,073 08 - Power Options.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,015 09 - Mobility Center.lnk
08/22/2013 02:54 AM 1,087 10 - Programs and Features.lnk
08/22/2013 11:35 AM 955 desktop.ini


Corresponding registry key -
Code: 
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellCompatibility\InboxApp
Registry key contents:
Code: 
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellCompatibility\InboxApp
F00E6525EF31101D_04-1_-_Network_Connections_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\04-1 - Network Connections.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Wordpad_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Wordpad.lnk
3DFBC5C4583DDA88_Command_Prompt_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Command Prompt.lnk
F44E1F023D4571A1_Help_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Help.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Calculator_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Calculator.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_Memory_Diagnostics_Tool_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Memory Diagnostics Tool.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_Explorer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.Explorer.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_OpenWith_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.OpenWith.lnk
DA3F1553CA886B42_Windows_PowerShell_ISE_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Windows PowerShell ISE.lnk
1D47393C200ECBA8_Task_Manager_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Task Manager.lnk
F00E6524EF31101D_3_-_Windows_Explorer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group2\3 - Windows Explorer.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_01_-_Command_Prompt_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\01 - Command Prompt.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_Bthprops_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.Bthprops.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Paint_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Paint.lnk
F44E1F023D4571A1_computer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\computer.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_System_Configuration_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\System Configuration.lnk
F00E6524EF31101D_2_-_Search_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group2\2 - Search.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_AutoPlay_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.AutoPlay.lnk
627AB240118E8D7C_Character_Map_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\System Tools\Character Map.lnk
531FF370B9FADE28_Shows_Desktop_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Shows Desktop.lnk
531FF370B9FADE28_Window_Switcher_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Window Switcher.lnk
E5C18F42C522BDA7_FileManager_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\FileManager.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_02_-_Command_Prompt_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\02 - Command Prompt.lnk
F44E1F023D4571A1_Run_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Run.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_NfpAppLaunch_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.NfpAppLaunch.lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_Performance_Monitor_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Performance Monitor.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_RasToastNotifier_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.RasToastNotifier.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_Disk_Cleanup_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Disk Cleanup.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_System_Information_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\System Information.lnk
1D47596512F18D56_Default_Programs_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Default Programs.lnk
F00E6523EF31101D_1_-_Desktop_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group1\1 - Desktop.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_02a_-_Windows_PowerShell_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\02a - Windows PowerShell.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_07_-_Event_Viewer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\07 - Event Viewer.lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_Task_Scheduler_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Task Scheduler.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_Share_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.Share.lnk
34C79473B74D1D5C_Notepad_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Notepad.lnk
DA62AAFDFC0975D6_migwiz_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\System32\migwiz.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_NfpAppAcquire_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.NfpAppAcquire.lnk
7FEA28DCE9DA65E5_Desktop_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Desktop.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_NfpDevicePairing_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.NfpDevicePairing.lnk
0E5082C2B412155B_Narrator_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\Narrator.lnk
0E5082C2B412155B_Magnify_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\Magnify.lnk
DA3F1553CA886B42_Windows_PowerShell_ISE__x86__lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Windows PowerShell ISE (x86).lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_services_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\services.lnk
56232F17EB1E3FC2_XPS_Viewer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\XPS Viewer.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Steps_Recorder_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Steps Recorder.lnk
E5C18F42C522BDA7_PhotosApp_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\PhotosApp.lnk
56232F17EB1E3FC2_Remote_Desktop_Connection_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Remote Desktop Connection.lnk
F44E1F023D4571A1_Windows_Defender_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Windows.Defender.lnk
56232F17EB1E3FC2_Windows_Media_Player_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Windows Media Player.lnk
D3D0E6A60C4DAF8F_Fax_Recipient_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo\Fax Recipient.lnk
F44E1F023D4571A1_Control_Panel_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Control Panel.lnk
E5C18F42C522BDA7_Search_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Search.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_dfrgui_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\dfrgui.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_03_-_Computer_Management_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\03 - Computer Management.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_Print_Notification_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.Print.Notification.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_NfpReceiveContent_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.NfpReceiveContent.lnk
F00E6524EF31101D_1_-_Run_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group2\1 - Run.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_Resource_Monitor_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Resource Monitor.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_04_-_Disk_Management_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\04 - Disk Management.lnk
F00E6524EF31101D_4_-_Control_Panel_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group2\4 - Control Panel.lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_Event_Viewer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Event Viewer.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_ODBC_Data_Sources__64-bit__lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\ODBC Data Sources (64-bit).lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_Computer_Management_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Computer Management.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Windows_Fax_and_Scan_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Windows Fax and Scan.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_10_-_Programs_and_Features_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\10 - Programs and Features.lnk
E5C18F42C522BDA7_Immersive_Control_Panel_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Immersive Control Panel.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_06_-_System_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\06 - System.lnk
0E5082C2B412155B_On-Screen_Keyboard_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\On-Screen Keyboard.lnk
E5C18F42C522BDA7_Windows_Store_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Store.lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_Windows_Firewall_with_Advanced_Security_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Windows Firewall with Advanced Security.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_05_-_Device_Manager_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\05 - Device Manager.lnk
E5C18F42C522BDA7_Camera_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Camera.lnk
F2F872BD2FAC6E88_iSCSI_Initiator_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\iSCSI Initiator.lnk
56232F17EB1E3FC2_Sound_Recorder_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Sound Recorder.lnk
F2F852BA90DD4456_Component_Services_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Administrative Tools\Component Services.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_Devices_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.Devices.lnk
1D47393C200ECBA8_Windows_Easy_Transfer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\Windows Easy Transfer.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Microsoft_Windows_ParentalControls_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls.lnk
F00E6524EF31101D_5_-_Task_Manager_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group2\5 - Task Manager.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_01a_-_Windows_PowerShell_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\01a - Windows PowerShell.lnk
87C817672267397D_Speech_Recognition_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessibility\Speech Recognition.lnk
4D0471B859942316_Windows_SystemToast_BdeUnlock_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Windows\ToastData\Windows.SystemToast.BdeUnlock.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_08_-_Power_Options_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\08 - Power Options.lnk
F00E6525EF31101D_09_-_Mobility_Center_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX\Group3\09 - Mobility Center.lnk
F44E1F023D4571A1_File_Explorer_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools\File Explorer.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Snipping_Tool_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Snipping Tool.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Math_Input_Panel_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Math Input Panel.lnk
56230F2FD0CC3EB4_Sticky_Notes_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Sticky Notes.lnk
97DF3011F50A5E1B_Windows_Journal_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Accessories\Tablet PC\Windows Journal.lnk
ADF28670D87455D5_Pictures_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Pictures.lnk
ADF28670D87455D5_Documents_lnk_amd64.lnk REG_EXPAND_SZ C:\Users\Default\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Documents.lnk

To dump the registry key on your system:
Code: 
reg query HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ShellCompatibility\InboxApp /S > 0 & start notepad 0
A Notepad will open with the output.
 
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