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Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key
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I found this in a few different places around the 'net - hopefully it's helpful:
Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key
The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands:
Windows: Display the Start menu.Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows. Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer.Windows + F: Display Search for files. Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer. Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center.Windows + R: Display Run dialog box. Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box.Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows. Windows + tab: Move through taskbar buttons.Windows + L: Lock the workstation (or switch to the Logon screen w/Fast User Switching enabled). Windows + U: Open Utility Manager.
Don't Ignore the Windows Logo Key
The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. Don't ignore it. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands:
Windows: Display the Start menu.Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows. Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer.Windows + F: Display Search for files. Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer. Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center.Windows + R: Display Run dialog box. Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box.Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows. Windows + tab: Move through taskbar buttons.Windows + L: Lock the workstation (or switch to the Logon screen w/Fast User Switching enabled). Windows + U: Open Utility Manager.
Last edited by cscgal; Jun 11th, 2004 at 3:58 pm.
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