| Open or close the Start menu | |
| Open icon in Quick Launch toolbar | +1 (first item), +2 (second item), etc. |
| Open System Properties dialog box | +Break key |
| Display the desktop, hide all windows | +D |
| Minimize all Explorer windows | +M |
| Restore minimized windows to the desktop | +Shift+M |
| Open Computer window | +E |
| Search for a file or folder | +F |
| Search for computers (on a network domain) | Ctrl+ +F |
| Lock your computer or switch users | +L |
| Run dialog box | +R |
| Cycle through programs on the taskbar | +T |
| Open Windows Flip 3-D | +Tab |
| Bring Windows Sidebar to the front | +Space |
| Cycle through Sidebar gadgets | +G |
| Open Ease of Access Center | +U |
| Open Windows Mobility Center | +X |