Windows 7 Shortcut Keys - Windows Logo Key

For some users especially keyboard lover, the Windows 7 shortcut keys is definitely a must for them even though the mouse is still essential.

Microsoft has added several keyboard shortcuts to make navigation and usage of Windows 7 even easier. This tutorial cover the Windows 7 shortcut keys related to the Windows logo key.

Press this key	Will do this
Windows logo key	Open or close the Start menu.
Windows logo key + Pause	Display the System Properties dialog box.
Windows logo key + D	Display the Windows desktop.
Windows logo key + M	Minimize all windows at once.
Windows logo key + Shift + M	Restore minimized windows to the desktop.
Windows logo key + E	Open Computer / Windows Explorer.
Windows logo key + F	Search for a file or folder.
Ctrl + Windows logo key + F	Search for computers (if you're on a network).
Windows logo key + L	Lock your computer or switch users.
Windows logo key + R	Open the Run dialog box.
Windows logo key + T	Cycle through programs on the taskbar.
Windows logo key + number	Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program.
Shift + Windows logo key + number	Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Ctrl + Windows logo key +number	Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Alt + Windows logo key +number	Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number.
Windows logo key + Tab	Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
Ctrl + Windows logo key + Tab	Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D.
Ctrl + Windows logo key + B	Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area.
Windows logo key + Spacebar	Preview the desktop.
Windows logo key + Up Arrow	Maximize the window.
Windows logo key + Left Arrow	Maximize the window to the left side of the screen.
Windows logo key + Right Arrow	Maximize the window to the right side of the screen.
Windows logo key + Down Arrow	Minimize the window.
Windows logo key + Home	Minimize all but the active window.
Windows logo key + Shift + Up Arrow	Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen.
Windows logo key + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow	Move a window from one monitor to another.
Windows logo key + P	Choose a presentation display mode.
Windows logo key + G	Cycle through gadgets.
Windows logo key + U	Open the Ease of Access Center.
Windows logo key + X	Open Windows Mobility Center.

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