Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts [Time Save]

We have already posted a collection of Windows 7 General keyboard shortcuts and now we posting a collection of windows 7 keyboard shortcuts that you can use with the combination of Windows key. These Windows 7 hot keys will defiantly speedup your daily life computer work see all the list below and choose what shortcuts keys fulfill you needs.

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Windows key Open / close the Start menu.
Windows Key + Pause Display the System Properties dialog box.
Windows Key + D Show desktop hide all Windows.
Windows Key + M Minimize all windows.
Windows Key + Shift + M Restore all minimized windows
Windows Key + E Open Computer
Windows Key + F Search for a file or folder.
Ctrl + Windows Key + F Search for network computers
Windows Key + L Lock your computer or switch users.
Windows Key + R Open the Run dialog box.
Windows Key + T Cycle through programs on the taskbar.
Windows Key + number Start program those pinned to the taskbar, position indicated by the number. If already running, switch to that program.
Shift + Windows Key + number Create new instance of program pinned to the taskbar, position indicated by the number.
Ctrl + Windows Key + number Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Alt + Windows Key + number Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows Key + Tab Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
Ctrl + Windows Key + Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
Ctrl + Windows Key + B Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.
Windows Key + Spacebar Preview the desktop.
Windows Key + Up Arrow Maximize the window.
Windows Key + Left Arrow Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.
Windows Key + Right Arrow Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.
Windows Key + Down Arrow Minimize the window.
Windows Key + Home Minimize all but the active window.
Windows Key + Shift + Up Arrow Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows Key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow Move a window from one monitor to another.
Windows Key + P Choose a presentation display mode.
Windows Key + G Cycle through gadgets.
Windows Key + U Open Ease of Access Center.
Windows Key + X Open Windows Mobility Center.

Via Microsoft

1 comment… add one
Sven Olofsson October 25, 2009, 2:45 pm

shortcut keyboard keys really save time thanks for writing about windows 7 shortcut keys

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