Windows Short Keys

Alt + Tab Switch quickly between open applications.

Alt + Shift + Tab Switch backwards between open applications.

Ctrl + Esc Bring Up Start button.

Alt + Esc Switch Between open applications on taskbar.

F2 Renames selected file or icon.

F3 Starts Find option.

F4 Opens the drive selection when browsing.

F5 Refresh Contents
Alt + F4 or
Ctrl + w Closes current open program or window.

Ctrl + F4 Closes a window in Program

Alt + Enter Opens properties window of Selected icon or program.

Shift + F10 Simulates right click on selected item.

Shift + Del Permanently deletes a file without moving it to
Recycle Bin.

Holding Shift Boot safe mode or by pass system files.

Holding Shift When putting in an audio cd will prevent CD Player from playing.

Crtl + Alt + Delete Brings up task manager in Windows. (Use this option
when a program stops running and you need to close
it.)
Windows Key* + m Minimizes all windows