WINDOWS 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". If you are looking for Windows shortcut keys see the above Microsoft Windows shortcut key section .

Shortcut Keys
Description

WINKEY + D
Minimizes all windows and returns the user to the desktop.

WINKEY + M
Minimizes all windows.

WINKEY + SHIFT + M
Undo the minimize.

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).