I operate a Dell XPS 15 laptop that runs Windows 10 Home and I frequently utilize the Win+… keyboard shortcuts.
Whenever I press and hold the Windows key, a helpful window pops up on the screen:
I have attempted to press and hold the Windows key on other Windows devices, but nothing appears to occur. I have been unable to locate any resources that explain this feature, and I am unsure about how to activate or deactivate it.
Would anyone happen to know what this feature is named? Is there any documentation available about enabling or disabling it on other devices?
2 Answers
The Windows Shortcut Guide is included in the Powertoys package of tools created for advanced users, and is not automatically installed on Windows. This collection of utilities is part of an open-source project initiated by Microsoft, which was inspired by the PowerToys project from the Windows 95 era.
To acquire the most recent version of the software, visit their GitHub page’s releases section. All of the utilities provided in Powertoys are voluntary, and it is possible to deactivate all of them except for the shortcut guide if desired.