The Difference Between [ Win + D ] and [ Win +M ] Shortcut in Windows 11

while they seem same function they are different at the working level.

The fact is win+m is an older function that was first introduced in Windows 95 and the newer one is win+d which was added in Windows 98/IE4.

When you press win+m then os will send the command WM_MINIMIZE, and then all of your opened active windows get minimized who support that function.

Nowadays lots of developer-designed programs that not follow WM_MINIMIZE, in that case, your all tabs get minimized except that program.

to avoid these people use the win+d function to show the desktop in any case and minimize all opened windows.

Windows m or Windows D not working 

If the win+m or win+d key not working or stopped working on your laptop then try these basic steps to ensure everything going well.

1. make sure the windows key and m key and d are working at the hardware level.
2. check if fn key lock – press fn+win+m key 
3. restart pc to clear any cache clutter that interface functions.

FAQ

1. Windows key shortcut related to Win+m and win+d

1. Win + Shift + M: Restore minimized windows to their original state.
2. Win + E: window+e used to open file explorer.
3. Win + R: Open the Run dialog box.
4. Win + Tab: Open Task View to see all open windows and virtual desktops.
5. Win + Ctrl + D: Create a new virtual desktop.
6. Win + Ctrl + F4: Close the current virtual desktop.
7. Win + Ctrl + Left/Right Arrow: Switch between virtual desktops.

Win + Arrow keys: Snap windows to the left/right side or maximize/restore them (left/right arrow) or minimize/maximize (down/up arrow).

Win + I: to open the setting of the windows operating system.

win +F: to open the feedback hub app

2. windows key + a number 1-9

1. Win + 1: Opens or switches to the first application pinned on the taskbar.
2. Win + 2: Opens or switches to the second application pinned on the taskbar.

And so on up to Win + 9 for the ninth application.

3. what is CTRL+SHIFT+T

it is used to undo closed tabs in windows and restore it.

Abhishek Tiwari

I am an extensive connoisseur of windows problem-solving techniques and everyday tech tips and tricks.