| + key | Function |
| (none) | Open/close Start menu |
| Pause | Display System Properties dialog box. |
| D | Display the Desktop. |
| M | Minimize all windows. ¤ +Shift-M = restore. |
| E | Open Windows Explorer = Computer. |
| F | Find: search for file or folder. ¤ +Ctrl-F = Find computers. |
| L | Lock computer (also to switch users). |
| R | Open Run dialog box. |
| T | Cycle through programs on Taskbar. ¤ +Tab = Cycle using Aero Frip 3-D. |
| number | Start, or switch to if already running, the program pinned to the Taskbar.
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| Ctrl-B | Switch to the program displaying message in notification area. |
| Spacebar | Preview Desktop. |
| Up/Down | Maximize/minimize window. |
| Left/Right | Maximize window to left/right side of the screen. |
| Home | Minimize all but the active window. |
| Shift-Up | Stretch window vertically (to top & bottom of screen). |
| Shift-Left/Right | Move window from one monitor to another. |
| P | Choose presentation display mode. |
| G | Cycle through gadgets. |
| U | Open Ease of Access Center. |
| X | Open Windows Mobility Center. |
| F1 | Open Help & Support. |
From: Windows |Help & Support; "Keyboard shortcuts"
Also see: Microsoft; Q126449 "Keyboard shortcuts for Windows" (article# 126449)
