ps_script = f''' $WScriptShell = New-Object -ComObject WScript.Shell $Shortcut = $WScriptShell.CreateShortcut("shortcut_path") $Shortcut.TargetPath = "explorer.exe" $Shortcut.Arguments = "shell:::uri" $Shortcut.Save() ''' subprocess.run(["powershell", "-Command", ps_script], capture_output=True) tk.messagebox.showinfo("Success", f"Shortcut created at shortcut_path")
📌 Overview This feature allows users to instantly open Windows 11 Settings using customizable shortcuts, right-click context menu options, or a floating quick-access panel. 🔧 Implementation Options 1. Keyboard Shortcut (via AutoHotkey or PowerShell script) PowerShell Script – Save as OpenSettings.ps1 : open settings shortcut windows 11
| Target | Command | |------------|--------------| | Main Settings | ms-settings: | | System | ms-settings:system | | Bluetooth & Devices | ms-settings:bluetooth | | Network & Internet | ms-settings:network | | Personalization | ms-settings:personalization | | Apps | ms-settings:appsfeatures | | Accounts | ms-settings:accounts | | Gaming | ms-settings:gaming | | Privacy & Security | ms-settings:privacy | 🚀 Bonus Feature: Settings Shortcut Manager Python script to let users choose & create shortcuts dynamically: right-click context menu options
self.combo = ttk.Combobox(self.root, values=list(SETTINGS_URIS.keys()), state="readonly") self.combo.pack(pady=5) open settings shortcut windows 11
Double-click to merge into registry → Right-click desktop → "Open Settings" Here’s a lightweight C# + WinUI 3 desktop app that creates a floating button: