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Win + A opens the Action Center (in Windows 10);

Win + B selects the first icon in the Notification Area (you can then switch
between the icons using the arrow keys);

Win + Ctrl + B switches to a program indicating a new message in the


Notification Area;

Win + C shows the Charm Bar (in Windows 8 and 8.1); in Windows 10 it opens
Cortana (if youre using a supported language);

Win + D shows the desktop (immediately minimizes all the opened windows);

Win + E opens Windows Explorer; in Windows 10 opens the Quick Launch


by default;

Win + F opens Find files and folders;

Win + Ctrl + F opens Find computers;

Win + G brings all gadgets to the foreground that are in process (only
in Windows 7 and Vista); opens the Game bar in Windows 10;

Win + K opens a new Start menu Connections (in Windows 8 and 8.1);

Win + L changes user or locks the workstation;

Win + M minimizes all windows;

Win + Shift + M restores windows that were minimized;

Win + O locks device orientation (disables the gyroscope function on tablets);

Win + P switches operating modes to an external monitor/projector (only


in Windows 7 and newer);

Win + Q opens Search charm for installed apps (checked in Windows 8);

Win + R opens the Run dialog box;

Win + T switches focus to the Taskbar (only in Windows 7 and newer);

Win + U opens the Utility Manager;

Win + W opens Windows Ink Workspace (notes, screenshots)

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