| Shortcut Keys | Description |
| WINKEY | Pressing the Windows key alone will open Start. |
| WINKEY + F1 | Opens the Microsoft Windows help and support center. |
| WINKEY + F3 | Opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook. |
| WINKEY + D | Brings the desktop to the top of all other windows. |
| WINKEY + M | Minimizes all windows. |
| WINKEY + SHIFT + M | Undo the minimize done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D. |
| WINKEY + E | Open Microsoft Explorer. |
| WINKEY + Tab | Cycle through open programs through the taskbar. |
| WINKEY + F | Display the Windows Search / Find feature. |
| WINKEY + CTRL + F | Display the search for computers window. |
| WINKEY + F1 | Display the Microsoft Windows help. |
| WINKEY + R | Open the run window. |
| WINKEY + Pause / Break key | Open the system properties window. |
| WINKEY + U | Open Utility Manager. |
| WINKEY + L | Lock the computer (Windows XP and above only). |
| WINKEY + P | Quickly change between monitor display types. (Windows 7 only) |
| WINKEY + LEFT ARROW | Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the left side for side by side viewing. (Windows 7 only) |
| WINKEY + RIGHT ARROW | Shrinks the window to 1/2 screen on the right side for side by side viewing. (Windows 7 only) |
| WINKEY + UP ARROW | When in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to full size. (Windows 7 only) |
| WINKEY + DOWN ARROW | Minimizes the screen. Also, when in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to a minimized size. (Windows 7 only) |
