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Windows key cheat sheet

If you bought a new PC since Windows 95 shipped, chances are you've got a

Windows 95 keyboard, which comes with at least one Windows 95 key. The

picture on it is the Windows 95 logo. Press this thing once, and you'll see the Start

Menu open. But did you know it also offers shortcuts to several system functions

when used in combination with other keys?

Win key + E  Opens an Explorer window

Win key + R  Opens the Run dialog

Win key + Pause  Opens System Properties

Win key + F  Opens Find: All Files

Win key + Ctrl + F  Displays Find: Computer

Win key + M  Minimizes all open windows

Win key + Shift + M  An undo for Win key + M

Win key + D  Toggle that minimizes or maximizes all open windows

Win key + Tab  Cycles through program buttons on the taskbar

Win key + F1  Opens Windows help.