New shortcuts keys in Windows 7.

Holding down the shift key and clicking a shortcut key in the task bar opens a new window of it.

I HATE the new Windows Key+E, I used to use it all the time to open My Computer but now it opens "Libraries".

EDIT - Well this says it's supposed to open "Computer" for me, but it opens Libraries as I said...

Windows logo key
Open or close the Start menu
Windows logo key +Pause
Display the System Properties dialog box
Windows logo key +D
Display the desktop
Windows logo key +M
Minimize all windows
Windows logo key +Shift+M
Restore minimized windows to the desktop
Windows logo key +E
Open Computer
Windows logo key +F
Search for a file or folder
Ctrl+Windows logo key +F
Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Windows logo key +L
Lock your computer or switch users
Windows logo key +R
Open the Run dialog box
Windows logo key +T
Cycle through programs on the taskbar
Windows logo key +Tab
Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab
Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key +B
Switch to the program that displayed a message in the notification area
Windows logo key +Spacebar
Preview the desktop
Windows logo key +G
Cycle through gadgets
Windows logo key +U
Open Ease of Access Center
Windows logo key +X
Open Windows Mobility Center
Windows logo key with any number key
Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.


Press F1 to bring up help, then type Windows Shortcut Keys and under the third link it brings up the Windows Key Shortcuts

I2aMpAnT said:

I HATE the new Windows Key+E, I used to use it all the time to open My Computer but now it opens "Libraries".

Well, Libraries is extremely similar to My Computer; the drives are just located on the left.

CatFish said:

FOUR MORE :)

Win + Up arrow => MAXIMIZE Window
Win + Down arrow => MINIMIZE Window
Win + Left arrow => Moves Window to the LEFT side of the Screen
Win + Right arrow => Moves Window to the RIGHT side of the Screen

Kind regards,

Catfish

This is very useful. Thanks bro!

Some more :)

Win + U = Ease of Access Center
Win + "+" = Zoom in the desktop
Win + "-" = Zoom out the desktop
Win + Space = Hides the desktop, Boss Mode :)

Kind regards.

I2aMpAnT said:

Windows logo key with any number key
Open the Quick Launch shortcut that is in the position that corresponds to the number. For example, Windows logo key +1 to launch the first shortcut in the Quick Launch menu.

How do you launch a program that is beyond the 10th place? For example, Outlook is in position 12, and pressing Windows logo key + 12 obviously doesn't work. Instead it launches programs in position 1 and 2.

I want to to be able to program a macro on my Logitech G500 mouse to launch Outlook and, if it is already open, switch to it. Simply setting the mouse button to launch outlook.exe will open a new instance of Outlook every time the button is pressed.