| Windows logo key |
Open or close the Start menu. |
| Windows logo key +Pause |
Display the System Properties dialog box. |
| Windows logo key +D |
Display the desktop. |
| Windows logo key +M |
Minimize all windows. |
| Windows logo key +Shift+M |
Restore minimized windows to the desktop. |
| Windows logo key +E |
Open Computer. |
| Windows logo key +F |
Search for a file or folder. |
| Ctrl+Windows logo key +F |
Search for computers (if you're on a network). |
| Windows logo key +L |
Lock your computer or switch users. |
| Windows logo key +R |
Open the Run dialog box. |
| Windows logo key +T |
Cycle through programs on the taskbar. |
| Windows logo key +number |
Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program. |
| Shift+Windows logo key +number |
Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Ctrl+Windows logo key +number |
Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Alt+Windows logo key +number |
Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
| Windows logo key +Tab |
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. |
| Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab |
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. |
| Ctrl+Windows logo key +B |
Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area. |
| Windows logo key +Spacebar |
Preview the desktop. |
| Windows logo key +Up Arrow |
Maximize the window. |
| Windows logo key +Left Arrow |
Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. |
| Windows logo key +Right Arrow |
Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. |
| Windows logo key +Down Arrow |
Minimize the window. |
| Windows logo key +Home |
Minimize all but the active window. |
| Windows logo key +Shift+Up Arrow |
Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen. |
| Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow |
Move a window from one monitor to another. |
| Windows logo key +P |
Choose a presentation display mode. |
| Windows logo key +G |
Cycle through gadgets. |
| Windows logo key +U |
Open Ease of Access Center. |
| Windows logo key +X |
Open Windows Mobility Center. |