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Using the Windows key

by Answers 2000 Limited
The Windows key provides quick access to a number of (moderately) useful functions. This tip explains how to use it.

Windows	Displays the Start menu
Windows+TAB	Cycles through the application buttons on the task bar
Windows+F1	Displays Help
Windows+r	Displays the Run dialog
Windows+e	Displays the Windows Explorer
Windows+m	Minimizes all applications
Windows+SHIFT+m	Restores all applications (reversing the effect of Windows+m)
Windows+f	Displays the Find All Files dialog box
Windows+CTRL+f	Displays the Find Computer dialog box
Windows+Pause/Break	Displays the System Properties dialog

If your keyboard doesn't have a Windows key, you aren't missing much: all these functions are available by other means, for example from the Start menu.

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