Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Windows logo key shortcuts

              These can be very handy for quickly accessing system control panels or to search for files. The Windows logo key is usually on the left side of the keyboard on the bottom row.

Windows: Display the Start menu

Windows Logo + D: Minimize windows or restore all windows

Windows Logo + E: Brings up My Computer (Windows Explorer)

Windows Logo + F: Displays the in-built Search dialog

Windows Logo + Ctrl + F: Displays the Search for computer

Windows Logo + F1: Brings up the Help and Support Center

Windows Logo + R: Opens the Run dialog box

Windows Logo + break: Brings up the System Properties dialog box

Windows Logo + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows

Windows Logo + L: Locks the workstation

Windows Logo + U: Open Utility Manager (Accessibility options)

Windows Logo + Q: Quick switching of users (Powertoys only)

Windows Logo + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your PC

These keyboard shortcuts will work on any computer running Windows.

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