The keyboard on many desktop computers contains a key with the Windows flag logo on it, usually located between Ctrl and Alt. (Because of space limitations, it is not on many notebook computers.) I find that many people do not know what this key is for and it is often ignored. However, there are some useful shortcuts involving the key. Here are some:

Windows key

Displays START menu

Windows key + e

Opens a new Windows Explorer window

Windows key + f

Displays Find Files or Search

Windows key + m

Minimizes all windows

Windows key + Shift + m

Restores windows minimized by previous command

Windows key + r

Displays the Run dialog box

Windows key + F1

Opens Windows Help

Windows key + d

Shows the Desktop. Repeated, it restores the previous windows that were being displayed

Useful shortcuts with the Windows key

Originally from Windows Tips and Tricks by Vic

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