| KEYSTROKE | FUNCTION |
| [WinKey] + E | Opens Windows Explorer |
| [WinKey] + [Pause/Break] | Opens the System Properties dialog box |
| [WinKey] + U | Opens the Utility Manager |
| [WinKey] + R | Opens the Run... prompt |
| [WinKey] + F | Opens the Search for Files and Folder window |
| [WinKey] + [Alt] + F | Opens the Search for Computer window |
| [WinKey] + M | Minimize all windows |
| [Shift] + [WinKey] + M | Maximize all windows (after minimizing them) |
| [WinKey] + D | Minimize all windows to the desktop, and then restore all Windows |
| [WinKey] + L | Lock Computer |
| [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Esc] | Opens the Windows Task Manager
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| [Alt] + [F4] (in a program) | From the Windows desktop |
| [Alt] + [F4] (from desktop) | Opens the Windows Shutdown/Restart dialog box |
| [Alt] + [Enter] | Opens the Properties page of a selected item |
| [Shift] + Insert CD/DVD | Inserts a CD/DVD without triggering Autoplay or Autorun |
| [Shift] + [Delete] | Permanently deletes an item (rather than sending it to the Recycle Bin) |
| [Alt] + [Tab] | Switch between open programs |
| Right-click + drag a file | Brings up a menu to copy, move, or create a shortcut |
| [F5] (or [Ctrl + R) | Refresh Internet Explorer page, or refresh any other window |
| [Ctrl] + A | Select All |
| [Ctrl] + C | Copy |
| [Ctrl] + X | Cut |
| [Ctrl] + V | Paste |
| [Ctrl] + Z | Undo |
| Make your own custom keystroke for a program | Right-click on the icon of a program or shortcut; go to Properties; click on the Shortcut tab; enter your custom keystroke combination in the "Shortcut key" field (it will only let you assign key combos that aren't already taken) |