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Useful Windows shortcuts

Here are some of my favorite shortcuts for the Windows key (that funny looking key on the keyboard with a Windows icon on it)

Window + L : Locks your computer

Window + R : Brings up the Run dialog box

Window + E : Starts windows (not internet) explorer

Window + D : Minimizes all open windows

Window + Shift + M : Restores all minimized windows

Window + Pause : Open the system properties

Window : Just press it by itself to open the Start menu
Rating: 100% positive, 1 Vote
Categories: windows shortcut
Added: on Jul 16, 2007 at 9:15 am
Added By: an anonymous user
Searches: window shortcut open key start

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