Windows logo key shortcuts in XP, Vista and windows 7

Some people likes to do their works on computer using keyboard rather than mouse. windows logo key is one of the useful keys that many people ignore it. Here is the list of
functions that performed by the windows logo key.

Microsoft Windows shortcuts:

windows + B: To select first item in the notification area.
windows + D: To show the desktop
windows + E: To open explorer
windows + F1: To open Help
windows + M: To minimize all windows
windows + Shift + M: To maximize windows that minimized with windows + M
windows + F: To open search
windows + L: To lock the Desktop or switch between users
windows + R: To open RUN dialogue box
windows + Pause Break: To open system properties

New Functions Introduced in Windows Vista:

windows + G: To select next sidebar gadget
windows + space: To show sidebar
windows + X : To enter windows mobility center
windows + 1 - 9: To start according quick launch toolbar program.
windows + Tab: To switch windows by Flip 3D

New Functions Introduced in Windows 7 :

windows + space: To select peak at desktop mode
windows + p : To Switch projection modes
windows + Up arrow: To maximize the active window
windows + Down arrow: To minimize to default window size
windows + Esc: To close magnification utility
windows + T: To switch between tabs in toolbar
windows + +  or - : To zoom into or out using magnification utility
windows + left / right arrow: To allign windows

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