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The Magical, Mystical Windows Logo Key

If your keyboard has the Windows logo key then you can use this key to perform specific actions quickly and easily. Here are the shortcuts:

Windows Key: Start Menu.
Windows Key+D: Minimizes all open windows and shows the Desktop. (press it key again to restore them to their previous positions).
Windows Key+E: Explorer Window.
Windows Key+F: File search.
Windows Key+L: Locks your computer (switches users if Fast User Switching is activated).
Windows Key+R: Run… command dialog.
Windows Key+Pause/Break: Systems Properties panel.
Windows Key+Tab: Cycles through the application in the Taskbar. (Shift+Windows Key+Tab will do this in the reverse direction).
Windows Key+F1: Windows Help and Support Center.

Posted by shamanstears Filed in Keyboard Shortcuts, Windows XP, Tips For Beginners

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[…] The Magical, Mystical Windows Logo Key If your keyboard has the Windows logo key then you can use this key to perform specific actions quickly and easily. Here are the shortcuts: Windows Key: Start Menu. Windows Key+D: Minimizes all open windows and shows the Desktop. (press it key again to restore them to their previous positions). Windows Key+E: Explorer Window. Windows Key+F: File search. Windows Key+L: Locks your computer (switches users if Fast User Switching is activated). Windows Key+R: Run command dialog. Windows Key+Pause/Break: Systems Properties panel. Windows Key+Tab: Cycles through the application in the Taskbar http://blogs.tech-recipes.com/shamanstears/2006/10/03/the-magical-mystical-windows-logo-key/ […]