Using Your Computer
Operating the Computer
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To use the Windows and Applications keys
The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the same as clicking the
Start button on the taskbar.
The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the current application. This is the
same menu that appears when you click the right mouse button while pointing at the
application.
Windows key combinations
Key combination Does this
Windows key+BREAK Displays System Properties dialog box (Windows 2000
and XP)
Windows key+E Runs Windows Explorer (Windows 98) or My Computer
(Windows 2000 and XP)
Windows key+F1 Runs Windows Help
Windows key+F Runs Windows Find: Files or Folders (Windows 98 or 2000)
or Search (Windows XP)
Windows key+M Minimizes all displayed windows
Shift+Windows key+M Returns all minimized windows to original size
Windows key+R Starts the Windows Run dialog box
Windows key+U Opens Utility Manager (Windows 2000 and XP)