30 Windows 7 Hotkeys: Ultimate Guide...

 

Windows + Up Arrow

It is used to maximize the current window which is in focus, whether it is a windows explorer, a web browser, or any other application.

Windows + Left Arrow

Adjusts the current window to the left side and hence the window will cover almost half of the desktop space.

Windows + Right Arrow

It will adjust the current window to the right and thus it will cover half of the desktop space on the right.

Windows + Down Arrow

Minimizes the windows to the Task bar.

Windows + Space

All windows become transparent so you are able to see your desktop.

Windows + T

Shows the thumbnail preview of the running applications.

Windows + P

It is used to adjust the presentation options of the display on your computer or projector.

Windows + (+ / -) (Add/Minus)

It launches the Magnifier which can be used to zoom in/zoom out.

Shift + Click a Taskbar item

It opens a new instance of the particular application on which you clicked.

Windows + F

Windows + F is used to start the Windows Search.

Windows + X

It is used to run the Windows Mobility Center.

Windows + E

It is used to open the Windows Explorer.

Windows + [number]

It is used to run the pinned applications on the taskbar, Windows + 1 will run the first pinned application on the task bar, similarly Windows + 2 will run the second pinned application and so on.

Windows + Tab

It will launch the Windows Aero task switcher.

Windows + Pause

It is used to load the system properties window.

Ctrl + Windows  + F

Search for computers if you are on a network.

Ctrl + Shift + Click on icon [Task Bar]

It  is used to open a new instance of the particular application from the taskbar with administrator privileges.

Alt + D

It is used to select the address bar.

Alt + Win + [number]
Opens the jumplist for the applications which are pinned to the task bar.

Windows + B

It is used to shift the control to the System Tray icons one by one.

Shift + Right-click on a taskbar button

It is used to display the window menu for the specific taskbar application.

 

Ctrl + Shift + N

It is used to create a new folder in the windows explorer
.

 

Alt + Up

Takes you up a folder level in the Windows Explorer
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Shift + Right-click on a file
It is used to add the Copy As Path option in the right click-menu of the file. This option copies the path of a file to the clipboard.

Shift + Right-click on a folder

It is used to add the command prompt option to the Folder, so you can easily open the command prompt in that particular folder.

Shift + Right-click on a grouped taskbar button
It is used to launch the windows menu for the group.

Ctrl + Click on a grouped taskbar button
It is used to cycle between the windows of the group.

Win + G
It is used to cycle between the Gadgets on the screen.

Ctrl + Esc
This hotkey is used to open the Start Menu.

Ctrl + Shift+Esc

It is used to directly open the Windows Task Manager.