Basic Operation
To Use the Windows and Applications Keys
The Windows key brings up the Windows Start menu. This is the
same as selecting the Start button on the taskbar.
The Applications key brings up the shortcut menu for the selected
item. This is the same menu that appears when you right-click
while pointing at the selected item.
This key combination
Windows key+E
Windows key+F1
Windows key+F
Windows key+M
Shift+Windows key+M
Windows key+R
2–8
Does this
Runs Windows Explorer.
Runs Windows Help.
Runs Windows Find: Search.
Minimizes all displayed windows.
Returns all minimized windows to
original size.
Runs the Windows Run dialog box.
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