The following table contains keyboard shortcuts that use the Windows logo key 
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.| Press this key | To do this |
|---|---|
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're 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 +number | Start the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. If the program is already running, switch to that program. |
Shift+Windows logo key +number | Start a new instance of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
Ctrl+Windows logo key +number | Switch to the last active window of the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
Alt+Windows logo key +number | Open the Jump List for the program pinned to the taskbar in the position indicated by the number. |
Windows logo key +Tab | Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D. |
Ctrl+Windows logo key +Tab | Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero 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 +Up Arrow | Maximize the window. |
Windows logo key +Left Arrow | Maximize the window to the left side of the screen. |
Windows logo key +Right Arrow | Maximize the window to the right side of the screen. |
Windows logo key +Down Arrow | Minimize the window. |
Windows logo key +Home | Minimize all but the active window. |
Windows logo key +Shift+Up Arrow | Stretch the window to the top and bottom of the screen. |
Windows logo key +Shift+Left Arrow or Right Arrow | Move a window from one monitor to another. |
Windows logo key +P | Choose a presentation display mode. |
Windows logo key +G | Cycle through gadgets. |
Windows logo key +U | Open Ease of Access Center. |
Windows logo key +X | Open Windows Mobility Center. |
