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Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system.

Windows key + R = Run menu and then type

cmd = Command Prompt
iexplore + “web address” = Internet Explorer
compmgmt.msc = Computer Management
dhcpmgmt.msc = DHCP Management
dnsmgmt.msc = DNS Management
services.msc = Services
eventvwr = Event Viewer
dsa.msc = Active Directory Users and Computers
dssite.msc = Active Directory Sites and Services
Windows key + E = Explorer

ALT + Tab = Switch between windows

ALT + Space + X = Maximize window

CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager

Windows key + Break = System properties

Windows key + F = Search

Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows

CTRL + C = copy

CTRL + X = cut

CTRL + V = paste

Also don’t forget about the “Right-click” key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard. Using the arrows and that key can get just about anything done once you’ve opened up any program.

Keyboard Shortcuts

[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications

[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter

[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu

[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (does not work with some applications)

[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window

[Alt] and [-] Open Control menu for active document

Ctrl + Left/Rightt arrow Move cursor forward or back one word

Ctrl + Up/Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph

[F1] Open Help for active application

Windows+M Minimize all open windows

Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows

Windows+F1 Open Windows Help

Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons

Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box

Acessability shortcuts

Right SHIFT for eight seconds = Switch FilterKeys on and off.

WIN Key + U = Opens Utility Manager.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN = Switch High Contrast on and off.

Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK = Switch MouseKeys on and off.

SHIFT five times = Switch StickyKeys on and off.

NUM LOCK for five seconds = Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

Explorer shortcuts

END = Display the bottom of the active window.

HOME = Display the top of the active window.

NUM LOCK + ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*) = Displays all subfolders under the selected folder.

NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+) = Displays the contents of the selected folder.

NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-) = Collapses the selected folder.

NUM LOCK + LEFT ARROW = Collapses current selection if it’s expanded, or select parent folder.

NUM LOCK + RIGHT ARROW = Displays current selection if it’s collapsed, or select first subfolder.

Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run

devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog

Internet Browser

type in address “google”, then pressing [Right CTRL] and [Enter]- adds www. and .com to word and go to it

For Windows XP

Copy- CTRL+C

Cut- CTRL+X

Paste- CTRL+V

Undo- CTRL+Z

Delete- DELETE

To delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin- SHIFT+DELETE

Copy selected item- CTRL while dragging an item

Create shortcut to selected item- CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item

Rename selected item- F2

Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word- CTRL+RIGHT ARROW

Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word- CTRL+LEFT ARROW

Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph- CTRL+DOWN ARROW

Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph- CTRL+UP ARROW

Highlight a block of text- CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys

Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document- SHIFT with any of the arrow keys

Select all- CTRL+A

Search for a file or folder- F3

View properties for the selected item- ALT+ENTER

Close the active item, or quit the active program- ALT+F4

Opens the shortcut menu for the active window- ALT+SPACEBAR

Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously- CTRL+F4

Switch between open items- ALT+TAB

Cycle through items in the order they were opened- ALT+ESC

Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop- F6

Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer- F4

Display the shortcut menu for the selected item- SHIFT+F10

Display the System menu for the active window- ALT+SPACEBAR

Display the Start menu- CTRL+ESC

Display the corresponding menu- ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name

Activate the menu bar in the active program- F10

Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu- RIGHT ARROW

Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu- LEFT ARROW

Refresh the active window- F5

View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer- BACKSPACE

Cancel the current task- ESC

Press SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Use these keyboard shortcuts for dialog boxes

Move forward through tabs- CTRL + TAB
Move backward through tabs- CTRL + SHIFT + TAB
Move forward through options- TAB
Move backward through options- SHIFT + TAB
Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option- ALT + Underlined letter
Carry out the command for the active option or button- ENTER
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box- SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons- Arrow keys
Display Help- F1
Display the items in the active list- F4
Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box- BACKSPACE

If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts

Display or hide the Start menu- WIN Key
Display the System Properties dialog box- WIN Key + BREAK
Show the desktop- WIN Key+D
Minimize all windows- WIN Key+M
Restores minimized windows- WIN Key+Shift+M
Open My Computer- WIN Key+E
Search for a file or folder- WIN Key+F
Search for computers- CTRL+WIN Key+F
Display Windows Help- WIN Key+F1

Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not connected to a network domain- WIN Key+ L

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Your Home Page Never Being Changed

Some websites illegally modify your registry editor and set their website as default home page. So this is how to stop it:

1. Right-click on the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop and select “Properties”.

2. In the “Target” box you will see “C:Program FilesInternetExplorerIEXPLORE.EXE” is written

3. Now by add the URL of the site to the end of this and it will overrides any
Homepage setting in internet options, for example:

“C:Program FilesInternet ExplorerIEXPLORE.EXE” www.example.com

Change Web Page Font Size on the Fly

If your mouse has a wheel for scrolling, you can change font size on the fly when viewing a Web page. To do so:

Press and hold Ctrl. Scroll down to enlarge the font size. Scroll up to reduce the font size.

You might find it useful to reduce font size when printing a Web page, so that you can fit more content on the page.

Use your Windows Key

The Windows logo key, located in the bottom row of most computer keyboards is a little-used treasure. It is the shortcut anchor for the following commands:

Windows: Display the Start menu
Windows + D: Minimize or restore all windows
Windows + E: Display Windows Explorer
Windows + F: Display Search for files
Windows + Ctrl + F: Display Search for computer
Windows + F1: Display Help and Support Center
Windows + R: Display Run dialog box
Windows + break: Display System Properties dialog box
Windows + shift + M: Undo minimize all windows
Windows + L: Lock the workstation
Windows + U: Open Utility Manager
Windows + Q: Hold Windows Key, then tap Q to scroll thru the different users on your pc.

More to come next time!

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