It is available in both Windows 10 and 11. You get several pre-configured apps and consoles in the menu distributed into 3 groups. The good news is that we are here to help you change the default layout of the menu so that you can remove or add the default items to the list yourself. You can modify the menu to your own preferences. Let us guide you through the process so that you can make your time on the PC even more productive.

What is Windows-X Menu and Why it is Useful

Windows-X Menu is a feature of the Windows operating system that provides quick access to various tools and settings. It allows users to quickly access and configure system settings, manage devices, open apps, and restart the computer. It is especially useful for users who need to frequently access and change system settings and perform administrative tasks.

What is Windows-X Menu and Why it is Useful How to Open the WinX Menu Keyboard Shortcut Start Menu Context Menu WinX Menu Layout How to Remove Default Items from Win+X Menu in Windows How to Add Default Items to Win+X Menu in Windows Closing Words

Windows-X menu is only available on Windows 10 and 11; the two most recent versions. Previously, Microsoft had used the screen corners to access different Windows settings, but that wasn’t exactly user-friendly. So Microsoft came up with the WinX quick access menu, which is more organized and useful for Windows users.  Although the WinX menu is also known as the power user menu, it is useful for both power users and beginners.

How to Open the WinX Menu

Here are two ways to open the WinX menu on a Windows computer.

Keyboard Shortcut

The WinX menu can be accessed using Windows key + X. This keyboard shortcut is useful because it allows users to quickly access the WinX menu without having to use the mouse. This can be especially helpful if users want to quickly access a certain program or setting without having to search for it. Once you have opened the WinX menu, you can use the following keyboard keys to open different apps and settings:

Open Installed Apps – p Open Mobility Center – b Open Power Options – o Open Event Viewer – v Open System (About) – y Open Device Manager – m Open Network Connections – w Open Disk Management – k Open Computer Management – g Open Terminal – i Open Administrative Terminal – a Open Task Manager – t Open Settings – n Open File Explorer – e Open Search – s Open Run Command box – r Open Shut Down or Sign Out menu – u Go to Desktop – d

Start Menu Context Menu

Another way to open the WinX menu is by right-clicking on the start button. This will also pen the power user menu.

WinX Menu Layout

By default, the list in the WinX menu is divided into 3 groups. These groups can be distinguished by the separation lines between them. This is for the user’s convenience so that the items in each group can be considered a different category, making it easier for the user to search through the menu. The groups are numbered 1 through 3 – One is at the bottom and three at the top, as in the image below: The group order is important to know and remember as this will come into use when removing or adding items to the menu, which will be discussed further in the article.

How to Remove Default Items from Win+X Menu in Windows

Now that you know the groupings of the Win+X menu, you can now begin to remove any of the selected items from it. Follow the steps below to do so: If you open the WinX menu now, you will notice that the item you have removed will no longer be visible on the menu. The folders are named using group numbers. Alternatively, right-click the item and click Delete from the context menu. Note: Do not delete the entire folder itself.

How to Add Default Items to Win+X Menu in Windows

If you have removed an item or any number of items from the WinX menu, you can always restore them without having to redo your entire operating system again. Here is how: You can now check that the full menu should have been restored when pressing the Windows key + X shortcut keys.   WinX Defaults (9.1 KiB, 513 hits)

Closing Words

Using this guide, you can customize the WinX menu on your PC according to your needs and convenience. However, only the default applications and consoles can be added or removed. There are a few hacks and tricks available on the internet that show that you can also add custom apps and content to the menu. We tested those out and regretfully inform you that the process now fails. Hence, only the default items can be added or removed from the WinX quick-access menu.