Windows Shortcuts ...

The windows key shortcuts :

Windows key + R = Run menu

Windows key + Break = System properties **

Windows key + F = Search for files and folders

Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows **

Windows key + M = Minimize all open windows

Windows key + E = Open My Computer

Windows key + U = Open Utility manager

Shift+Windows+M = Undo minimize all open windows

Windows Key + F1 = Open Windows Help

Windows Key +Tab = Cycle through the Taskbar buttons



The other shortcuts :

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows

ALT, Space, X = Maximize window **

CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + X = cut

CTRL + V = paste

[F1] Open Help for active application



These commands can be typed in "Run" box for quicker access :

System
rstrui = System Restore
devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information **
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
eventvwr = Event Viewer
secpol.msc = Security Policies editor
services.msc = Services start/stop tool
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management **
taskmgr.exe = Task manager [Ctrl + Shift + Esc key is an easier way of doing it ]

MS Office
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)

Utils
iexplore = Internet Explorer
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player

Control Panel
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
control keyboard = Keyboard Settings
control mouse = Mouse Settings