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ColtMaverick
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Mar 27, 2025
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Anyway to make the Win+p combination a shortcut to the taskbar

Hello, I connected the second monitor to my computer, but I don't use the second monitor very actively, so it usually remains off. But when I need to use it, I turn on the second monitor from the se...
  • KairosWoods's avatar
    Mar 27, 2025

    1. Use PowerToys (official Microsoft tools)
    Install PowerToys from the Microsoft Store
    Open the app → select 'Keyboard Manager' on the left side
    Click on 'Remap Shortcuts' → 'Add'
    2. Setup:
    Original shortcut: Win + P
    New action: Select 'Open Task View' or 'Switch to Taskbar'.
    Click “OK” to take effect immediately
    3. Through the system comes with shortcuts (indirect realization)
    Temporary Alternative
    Press Win + T → use arrow keys to select taskbar icon (Enter to open)
    Press Win → Use arrow keys to navigate to the taskbar.
    4. Modify system settings (basic version)
    Right-click Taskbar → “Taskbar Settings
    Enable “Use Taskbar Shortcuts” (available in some versions)
    Try to associate Win + P in the “Shortcuts” settings.
    5. Use third-party tools
    WinHotKey
    Click “Add” after installation
    Select “Windows Key + P”.
    Set the action to “Focus Taskbar”.

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