Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts scottstgelais April 17, 2010 Geek Tips Comments (0) Share Facebook X / Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email Windows logo key keyboard shortcuts (based on Windows 7) Press To Open or close the Start menu + Pause Display the System Properties dialog box + D Display the desktop + M Minimize all windows + Shift + M Restore minimized windows to the desktop + E Open Computer + F Search for a file or folder Ctrl + + F Search for computers (if you're on a network) + L Lock your computer or switch users + R Open the Run dialog box + T Cycle through programs on the taskbar + 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 + + number Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number Ctrl + + number Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number Alt + + number Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number + Tab Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D Ctrl + + Tab Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D Ctrl + + B Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area + Spacebar Preview the desktop + Up Arrow Maximize the window + Left Arrow Maximize the window to the left side of the screen + Right Arrow Maximize the window to the right side of the screen + Down Arrow Minimize the window + Home Minimize all but the active window + Shift + Up Arrow Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen + Shift + Left Arrow or Right Arrow Move a window from one monitor to another + P Choose a presentation display mode + G Cycle through gadgets + U Open Ease of Access Center + X Open Windows Mobility Center