Windows-key keyboard shortcuts

Sunday, March 29, 2009


  • WINKEY: Pressing the Windows key alone will open start.
  • WINKEY + F1: Opens the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
  • WINKEY + F3: Opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook.
  • WINKEY + D: Brings the desktop to the top of all other windows.
  • WINKEY + M: Minimizes all windows.
  • WINKEY + SHIFT + M: Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.
  • WINKEY + E: Open Microsoft Explorer.
  • WINKEY + Tab: Cycle through open programs through the taskbar.
  • WINKEY + F: Display the Windows search/ Find feature.
  • WINKEY + CTRL + F: Display the search for computers window.
  • WINKEY + F1: Display the Microsoft Windows help.
  • WINKEY + R: Open the run window.
  • WINKEY + Pause / Break key : Open the system properties window.
  • WINKEY + U: Open utility manager.
  • WINKEY + L: Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only).

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