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Most Often Used Windows Shortcut Keys

CTRL key related

• Ctrl+Alt+Delete = To open windows “task manager”.
• Ctrl+Shift+Esc = To open windows “task manager”.
• Ctrl+Esc = To open “start menu”.

SHIFT key related

• Shift = To prevent CD from automatically playing.
• Shift+Delete = To delete items permanently.

ALT key related

• Alt+Tab = Switch through opened windows programs.
• Alt+F4 = To close active windows program.
• Alt+Enter = To open properties of selected item.
• Alt+ SPACEBAR = Open the system menu of active window.
• Alt+ SPACEBAR +N = To minimize the active program.
• Alt+ SPACEBAR +R = To restore the active program.
• Alt+ SPACEBAR+C = To close the active program.
• Alt+ SPACEBAR+X = To maximize the active program.
• Alt+ SPACEBAR+M = To move the active program.

WIN key related

• Win = To open “start menu”.
• Win+R = To open “Run” dialog box.
• Win+M = To minimize all opened windows.
• Win+Shift+M = To maximize all opened windows.
• Win+L = To lock keyboard in windows XP.
• Win+E = To open “My Computer”.
• Win+F = To open “Search” options.
• Win+U = To open “Utility Manager”.
• Win+D = To view desktop/minimize all windows.
• Win+F1 = To view the detail windows help page.
• Win+Pause = To view the “System Properties” dialog box.
• Win+Tab = Switch through taskbar programs.
• Win+F+Ctrl = To open “Search” for computers.