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Copilot 7a1c27dcf3 Add hotkey shortcuts to Command Palette context menu items (#40359 )

## Summary

Adds keyboard shortcuts to Command Palette context menu items to match
PowerToys Run functionality, providing users with faster access to
context actions without needing to open the context menu.

## Changes Made

Added `RequestedShortcut` properties to context menu items in both
`UWPApplication.cs` and `Win32Program.cs`:

### Keyboard Shortcuts Implemented

**UWP Applications:**
- Run as Admin: `Ctrl+Shift+Enter`
- Copy Path: `Ctrl+Shift+P`
- Open Containing Folder: `Ctrl+Shift+E`
- Open in Console: `Ctrl+Shift+C`

**Win32 Programs:**
- Run as Admin: `Ctrl+Shift+Enter`
- Run as Different User: `Ctrl+Shift+U`
- Copy Path: `Ctrl+Shift+P`
- Open Containing Folder: `Ctrl+Shift+E`
- Open in Console: `Ctrl+Shift+C`

## Implementation Details

- Added `using Windows.System;` import to access `VirtualKey` enum
- Used `KeyChordHelpers.FromModifiers()` to create keyboard shortcuts
- Applied shortcuts to `CommandContextItem` objects in `GetCommands()`
methods
- Maintained all existing functionality while adding hotkey
accessibility

### Code Example

```csharp
commands.Add(new CommandContextItem(
    new RunAsAdminCommand(path, directory, false))
{
    RequestedShortcut = KeyChordHelpers.FromModifiers(ctrl: true, shift: true, vkey: VirtualKey.Enter),
});
```

## User Experience

Users can now:
- Select an app in Command Palette search results
- Press hotkeys directly (e.g., `Ctrl+Shift+E` to open containing
folder)
- Access context actions without opening the context menu (`Ctrl+K`)
- Enjoy the same hotkey experience as PowerToys Run

This makes Command Palette faster and more consistent with PowerToys
Run, addressing the user request for "having a possibility to directly
trigger any of those options with hotkey from the search results."

Fixes #40358.

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