Windows key + R = Run menu

This is usually followed by:

• dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
• dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
• compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
• Windows key + E = Explorer
• dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
• cmd = Command Prompt
• eventvwr = Event Viewer
• dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
• iexplore + “web address” = Internet Explorer
• services.msc = Services
• ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
• ALT + Tab = Switch between windows
• CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
• CTRL + C = copy
• CTRL + X = cut
• CTRL + V = paste
• Windows key + F = Search
• Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
• Windows key + Break = System properties

Also don’t overlook about the “Right-click” key next to the appropriate Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about annihilation done already you’ve opened up any program.

• [Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
• [Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document
• [Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
• [Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
• [Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)
• [Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
• [Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
• [Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
• Windows+M Minimize all open windows
• Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
• Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
• Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
• Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
• [F1] Open Help for active application
• Right SHIFT for eight seconds…….. Switch FilterKeys on and off.
• SHIFT……. five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
• NUM LOCK…… for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
• Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN……. Switch High Contrast on and off.
• Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK……. Switch MouseKeys on and off.

Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run

• calc = Calculator
• msmsgs = Windows Messenger
• mspaint = Microsoft Paint
• wmplayer = Windows Media Player
• rstrui = System Restore
• devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
• powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
• winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
• frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
• notepad = Notepad
• msinfo32 = System Information
• cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
• ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
• mmc = Microsoft Management Console
• excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
• waol = America Online
• control = Opens the Control Panel
• control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog
• msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
• wordpad = WordPad
• netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
• netscp = Netscape 7.x
• netscape = Netscape 4.x
• explorer shortcuts
• NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN……. on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
• LEFT ARROW…… Collapse current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder.
• RIGHT ARROW……. Display current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder.
• END……. Display the bottom of the active window.
• HOME……. Display the top of the active window.
• NUM LOCK+ASTERISK……. on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
• NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN……. on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.

For Windows XP:

• Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
• Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
• Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
• Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
• Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
• Copy. CTRL+C
• Cut. CTRL+X
• Paste. CTRL+V
• Undo. CTRL+Z
• Delete. DELETE
• Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
• Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
• Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer. F4
• View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
• Close the active item, or quit the active program. ALT+F4
• Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
• Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
• Rename selected item. F2
• Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
• Select all. CTRL+A
• Search for a file or folder. F3
• SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.
• Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
• Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop. F6
• Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously. CTRL+F4
• Switch between open items. ALT+TAB
• Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. RIGHT ARROW
• Cancel the current task. ESC
• Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
• Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
• Display the Start menu. CTRL+ESC
• Display the corresponding menu. ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name
• Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. LEFT ARROW
• Refresh the active window. F5
• View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
• Carry out the corresponding command. Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu
• Activate the menu bar in the active program. F10

If you accept a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any added accordant keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:

• Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U
• Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
• Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
• Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
• Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
• Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
• Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
• Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
• Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
• Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
• Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
• Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F

shortcuts you can use with Windows Explorer:

• Display the contents of the selected folder. NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)
• Display current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder. RIGHT ARROW
• Display the bottom of the active window. END
• Collapse the selected folder. NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)
• Collapse current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder. LEFT ARROW
• Display the top of the active window. HOME
• Display all subfolders under the selected folder. NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)

accessibility keyboard shortcuts:

• Switch ToggleKeys on and off. NUM LOCK for five seconds
• Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U
• Switch MouseKeys on and off. Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK
• Switch StickyKeys on and off. SHIFT five times
• Switch FilterKeys on and off. Right SHIFT for eight seconds
• Switch High Contrast on and off. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN