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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Windows Key
The table below shows the different functions that Windows key combinations can do:
Table 1-8. Windows Key Combinations
Key Combination
Description
Opens or closes the Start menu.
+ <R>
Opens the Run dialog box.
+ <M>
Minimizes all windows.
<Shift> +
+ <M>
Undo immunize all windows.
+ <F1>
Shows the help window.
+ <E>
Opens Windows Explorer.
+ <F>
Searches for a file or folder.
+ <D>
Shows the desktop.
+ <L>
Locks the computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or
switch users (if you are not connected to a network domain).
<CTRL> +
+ <F>
Searches for computers (if you are on a network).
<CTRL> +
+ <TAB>
Moves focus from the Start menu to the Quick Launch toolbar and
to the system tray. Use the right and left arrow keys to move focus
to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray.
+ <TAB>
Cycles through programs on the toolbar.
+ <Pause Break>
Displays the system properties dialog box.
+ <U>
Opens Ease of Access Center (for Windows XP only).