Windows 7 Shortcut Keys

Here are 11 Windows key shortcuts that will start you off on the right foot with Microsoft's new operating system.

Win + Up Arrow - Maximize          Win + Down Arrow - Minimize
Win + Left Arrow - Snap to Left    Win + Right Arrow - Snap to Right
Win + Home - Restore or minimize all other windows
Win + T - Press once to focus the first taskbar entry; press again to cycle through taskbar entries
Win + Space Bar (hold) - Peek at the desktop
Win + G - Bring gadgets forward to the top
Win + any number key (1-9) - Open a program on the taskbar. (The number corresponds to the pinned program's location.)
Win + + (plug sign) - Zoom in         Win + - (minus sign) - Zoom Out
Win + Pause - Displays the System Control Panel applet.
Win + E - Opens Windows Explorer with Computer selected.
Win + F - Opens a Search window for finding files or folders.
Win + Ctrl + F -Opens a Search window for finding computers on a network.
Win + L - Locks your computer or switches users.
Win + M - Minimizes all windows.
Win + Shift + M - Restores minimized windows.
Win + P - Chooses a presentation display mode.
Win + R - Opens the Run dialog box.
Win + U - Opens the Ease of Access Center (Utility Manager in XP).
Win + X - Opens the Windows Mobility Center (which isn't installed by default on