Keys

The Windows keys can be combined with other keys to create some very handy keyboard shortcuts. On a standard computer keyboard, the Windows Keys can be found two keys to the left and right of the space bar, and can be identified by their "Flying Windows" logos.

Windows Key + E Opens Windows Explorer.

Windows Key + F Opens Find Files dialog box

Windows Key + R Opens Run

Windows Key + M Minimize all open windows

Windows Key + Shift Key + M Maximize all open windows

Windows Key + Control + F Opens Find Computer dialog box

Windows Key + F1 Displays Windows Help

Windows Key + Tab Cycle through task bar buttons (Enter to open selected window)

Windows Key + Pause/Break Opens System Properties dialog box