Microsoft Windows shortcut keys
Shortcut Keys
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3.x
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95
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98
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ME
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NT
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2000
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XP
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Vista
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Alt + Tab
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Switch between open applications.
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Alt + Shift + Tab
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Switch backwards between open applications.
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Alt + double-click
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Display the properties of the object you double-click on. For example, doing this on a file would display its properties.
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Ctrl + Tab
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Switches between program groups or document windows in applications that support this feature.
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Ctrl + Shift + Tab
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Same as above but backwards.
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Alt + Print Screen
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Create a screen shot only for the program you are currently in.
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Ctrl + Alt + Del
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Reboot the computer and/or bring up the Windows task manager.
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Ctrl + Esc
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Bring up the Windows Start menu. In Windows 3.x this would bring up the Task Manager.
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Alt + Esc
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Switch Between open applications on taskbar.
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F1
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Activates help for current open application.
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F2
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Renames selected Icon.
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F3
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Starts find from desktop.
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F4
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Opens the drive selection when browsing.
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F5
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Refresh Contents.
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F10
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Activates menu bar.
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Shift + F10
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Simulates right-click on selected item.
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F4
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Select a different location to browse in the Windows Explorer toolbar.
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Alt + F4
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Closes Current open program.
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Ctrl + F4
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Closes Window in Program.
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F6
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Move cursor to different Windows Explorer pane.
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Ctrl + Space bar
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Drops down the window control menu.
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Ctrl + (the '+' key on the keypad)
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Automatically adjust the widths of all the columns in Windows explorer
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Alt + Enter
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Opens properties window of selected icon or program.
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Shift + Del
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Delete programs/files without throwing them into the recycle bin.
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Holding Shift
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Boot Safe Mode or by pass system files as the computer is booting.
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Holding Shift
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing.
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Enter
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Activates the highlighted program.
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Alt + Down arrow
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Display all available options on drop down menu.
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* (on the keypad)
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Expands all folders on the currently selected folder or drive in Windows Explorer.
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+ (on the keypad)
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Expands only the currently selected folder in Windows Explorer.
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- (on the keypad)
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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X
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Collapses the currently selected folder in Windows Explorer.
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Windows key keyboard shortcuts
Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers running a Microsoft Windows operating system and using a keyboard with a Windows key. In the below list of shortcuts, the Windows key is represented by "WINKEY".
| Shortcut Keys | Description |
| 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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