Some useful shortcut keys for windows

We often use the mouse to do many things on our pc or laptop. Using mouse is easy but some time slow in accessing some functions. So, we have some shortcut key for many functions that windows provides.
Here is the list :

 ctrl + w 
 Closes the current window 


 ctrl + e 
 ctrl + f
 Reach to the search box (Windows 7) 


 ctrl + r 
 Refresh 


 ctrl + n 
 Opens new copy of same window 



 alt + p 
 Toggle show file preview 


 alt + d 
 Direct access to address bar 



 alt + tab 
 Switch windows 



 alt + space 
 Open command menu 




 window key + up arrow 
 Maximizes window 



 window key + down arrow 
 If window is maximized, restores it
 else minimizes it 



 window key + left arrow 
 Move window to left 



 window key + right arrow 
 Move window to right 



 window key + e 
 Opens explorer 



 window key + d 
 Shows desktop 


 window key + f 
 Open new search window 


 window key + l 
 Switch user 


 window key + f 
 Open new search window 


 window key + x 
 Opens windows mobility center 



 window key + b 
 reach to notification area
 (right side on taskbar) 


 window key + m 
 minimize current window 


 window key + tab 
 Switch windows 



 ctrl + shift + esc 
 Open task manager 



 ctrl + esc / Window key
 Open start menu 



 ctrl + shift + n 
 New folder 


 windows + number key 
 Open nth item from task bar
 (Window+1 will open 1st item)   

See also :
How to change Facebook default theme
Sorting with sound effects
Useful run commands

Ads :
Buy Laptops and netbooks : HP, DELL, SONY, ASUS on www.ebay.com
Electronics, Cars, Fashion, Collectibles, Coupons and More Online Shopping | eBay
www.ebay.co.uk | www.ebay.com.my