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To open context menu (right-click of mouse).
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To open context menu (right-click of mouse). To open context menu of an item without the mouse, use Shift+F10.
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Go to your Desktop .
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Go to your Desktop . Use RUN command line to get faster access to desktop. Select Start > Run, type.. Your Windows > Desktop will be open.
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Using msconfig utility.
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Using msconfig utility. To start msconfig click on Start > Run and type msconfig, click on Startup tab, from here you can select the programs which are launch during boot up of your system. Select minimum number of programs, as this effect your boot up time and you can strat your programs manually afterwards.
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Activate the menu bar.
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Activate the menu bar. To activate menu bar press F10.
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Close the current window in Multiple Document Interface programs.
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Close the current window in Multiple Document Interface programs. To close the window press Ctrl + F4.
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Close the active Window.
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Close the active Window. To close the window press Alt + F4.
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Display Windows Help.
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Display Windows Help. To display Windows help press Window key + F1.
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Display the System Properties dialog box.
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Display the System Properties dialog box. To display system properties press Window key + Pause.
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Minimise or restore all Windows.
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Minimise or restore all Windows. To minimise or restore all Windows press Window key + D.
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Minimise all open Windows.
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Minimise all open Windows. To minimise all open Windows press Window Key + M.
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Cycle through buttons on taskbar.
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Cycle through buttons on taskbar. To cycle through buttons on taskbar, press Window key + Tab.
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To delete an item without placing it in Recycle Bin.
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To delete an item without placing it in Recycle Bin. To delete an item without placing it in Recycle Bin, simply while deleting press Shift + Del Key.
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Expand all folders below the current selection.
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Expand all folders below the current selection. To expand all folders below the current selection, press NumLock + *. Press Num Lock means that Num Lock should be activated.
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Rename a file or folder.
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Rename a file or folder. To rename a file or folder, pressF 2.
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Display the Start menu.
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Display the Start menu. To display a start menu without using Window Key, press Ctrl + Esc.
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To Cut a file or folder.
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To Cut a file or folder. To cut a file or folder, select that file or folder and press Ctrl + X .
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To Copy a file or folder.
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To Copy a file or folder. To Copy a file or folder, select that file or folder and press Ctrl + C .
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To Paste a file or folder.
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To Paste a file or folder. To Paste a file or folder, select that file or folder and press Ctrl + V .
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Make the Explorer Window fit.
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Make the Explorer Window fit. To view quickly all the columns, press ctrl + + . Here you have to click + sign two times from numeric pad.
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To Undo an action.
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To Undo an action. To undo an action, press Ctrl + Z.
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To select all files or folders in a folder.
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To select all files or folders in a folder. To select all files or folders in a particular folder or drive, press Ctrl + A.
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Create a shortcut to selected item.
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Create a shortcut to selected item. To create a shortcut of a selected item, press ctrl + shift and drag them to location where you want that shortcut.
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Lock your computer, works in Windows 2000 and Xp.
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Lock your computer, works in Windows 2000 and Xp. If you are working on a computer and want to lock your system temporarily, press Window Key + L. You can use this when you are out for a small period of time.
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Open Control Panel .
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Open Control Panel . Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type rundll32.exe shell32,Control_RunDLL and press OK button.
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Open Clipboard Viewer.
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Open Clipboard Viewer. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type clipbrd and press OK button.
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Open Windows chat program.
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Open Windows chat program. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type winchat and press OK button.
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Open File signature verifiaction.
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Open File signature verifiaction. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type sigverif and press OK button.
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Open Automatic security configuration management program .
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Open Automatic security configuration management program . Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type secedit and press OK button.
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Open Data carrier cleaning tool.
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Open Data carrier cleaning tool. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type cleanmgr and press OK button.
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Open DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) releases.
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Open DDE (Dynamic Data Exchange) releases. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type ddesahre and press OK button.
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Open DirectX diagnosis program.
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Open DirectX diagnosis program. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type dxdiag and press OK button.
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Open Wizard to create releases.
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Open Wizard to create releases. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type shrpubw and press OK button.
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Open Microsoft database utilities.
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Open Microsoft database utilities. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type esentutl and press OK button.
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Open Microsoft Management Console .
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Open Microsoft Management Console . Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type mmc and press OK button.
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Open Object manager .
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Open Object manager . Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type packager and press OK button.
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Open Synchronization program.
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Open Synchronization program. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type mobsync and press OK button.
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Open Driver Verification manager.
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Open Driver Verification manager. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type Verifier and press OK button.
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Open Windows based scripting host.
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Open Windows based scripting host. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type Wscript and press OK button.
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Open Safety and recovery program.
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Open Safety and recovery program. Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type ntbackup and press OK button.
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Open account database program .
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Open account database program . Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type syskey and press OK button.
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Cycles through the Gadgets in Vista.
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Cycles through the Gadgets in Vista.To cycle through different gadgets press Windows key + G.
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Move focus to sidebar in Vista
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Move focus to sidebar in VistaTo move focus to sidebar in Vista, press Windows key + spacebar.
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Open Add Hardware Wizard using shortcut to add new hardware.
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Open Add Hardware Wizard using shortcut to add new hardware.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type hdwwiz.cpl and press OK button. This will open Add Hardware Wizard.
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Open Add or Remove programs window using shortcut to add / remove softwares.
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Open Add or Remove programs window using shortcut to add / remove softwares.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type appwiz.cpl and press OK button. This will open Add or Remove Programs window.
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Open Automation Updates window using shortcut to change Automatic update settings.
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Open Automation Updates window using shortcut to change Automatic update settings.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type wuaupl.cpl and press OK button. This will open Automation Updates window.
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Open Windows Security Center window using shortcut to change system security settings like Internet Options, firewall, antivrus updates.
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Open Windows Security Center window using shortcut to change system security settings like Internet Options, firewall, antivrus updates.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type wscui.cpl and press OK button. This will open Windows Security Center window. This will work for Windowx Xp Sp2 and above.
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Open Date and Time Properties window using shortcut to modify Date, Time and Time Zone.
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Open Date and Time Properties window using shortcut to modify Date, Time and Time Zone.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type timedate.cpl and press OK button. This will open Date and Time Properties window.
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Open Scheduled Tasks window using shortcut to schedule task.
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Open Scheduled Tasks window using shortcut to schedule task.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type control schedtasks and press OK button. This will open Scheduled Tasks window.
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Open Printers and Faxes window using shortcut to setup printer or fax
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Open Printers and Faxes window using shortcut to setup printer or faxOpen the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type control printers and press OK button. This will open Printers and Faxes window.
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Open Display Properties window using shortcut to change display settings.
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Open Display Properties window using shortcut to change display settings.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type desk.cpl and press OK button. This will open Display Properties window. From here you can customize your display and desktop related settings like wallpaper, screen savers, Themes, etc.
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Open Local Users and Groups window using shortcut to create/edit user or group.
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Open Local Users and Groups window using shortcut to create/edit user or group.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type lusrmgr.msc and press OK button. This will open Local Users and Groupswindow. From here user can create/edit/delete loca system users and groups.
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Open Wireless Network Setup Wizard window using shortcut to setup wireless network.
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Open Wireless Network Setup Wizard window using shortcut to setup wireless network.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type netsetup.cpl and press OK button. This will open Wireless Network Setup Wizard window.
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Open Mouse Properties window using shortcut to change mouse settings.
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Open Mouse Properties window using shortcut to change mouse settings.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type control mouse and press OK button. This will open Wireless Network Setup Wizard window.
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Open Device Manager window using shortcut to manage all connected devices.
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Open Device Manager window using shortcut to manage all connected devices.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type devmgmt.msc and press OK button. This will open Device Manager window. From here you can manage all connected devices.
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Open Performance Monitor using shortcut to monitor the performance of your system.
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Open Performance Monitor using shortcut to monitor the performance of your system.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type perfmon.msc and press OK button. This will open Performance Monitor window. From here you can monitor the performace of your computer.
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Open Group policy editor using shortcut to edit group policy of your system.
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Open Group policy editor using shortcut to edit group policy of your system.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type gpedit.msc and press OK button. This will open Group Policy editor. From here you can define policies if your system.
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Open Computer Manager window using shortcut to manage your computer.
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Open Computer Manager window using shortcut to manage your computer.Open the Run Dialog box by pressing Window Key + R, and type compmgmt.msc and press OK button. This will open Computer Management window. From here you can manage your computer for Events, Shared Folders, Local Users and Group, etc.
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