- Windows Key + Tab = Aero [press Tab to cycle between Windows]
- Windows Key + E = Windows Explorer is launched (works in earlier versions of Windows too).
- Windows Key + R = Run Command is launched.
- Windows Key + F = Search (works in previous Windows versions too)
- Windows Key + X = Mobility Center
- Windows Key + L = Lock Computer (Works in Windows’ earlier versions as well)
- Windows Key + U = Ease of Access
- Windows Key + P = Projector
- Windows Key + T = Cycle Super Taskbar Items
- Windows Key + S = OneNote Screen Clipping Tool [requires OneNote]
- Windows Key + M = Minimize All Windows (works in earlier Windows versions also).
- Windows Key + D = Show/Hide Desktop (works in earlier Windows versions also).
- Windows Key + Up = Maximize Current Window
- Windows Key + Down = Restore Down / Minimize Current Windows
- Windows Key + Left = Tile Current Window to the Left
- Windows Key + Right = Tile Current Windows to the Right
[Continue pressing the Left and Right keys to rotate the window as well] - Windows Key + = Quick launch
- Windows Key + = = Magnifier
All of these shortcuts work in all versions of Windows 7 Many of them work in XP and Vista too. Give them a try.
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