To log off in WIndows XP, press the Windows Key and hit L on your keyboard.
To open My Computer, press the Windows key and hit E on your keyboard.
To open System Properties box, press the Windows key and Page Break button on your keyboard.
To use the run command, press the Windows key and hit R on your keyboard.
To go to your desktop from any window, press the Windows key and hit D on you keyboard.
To minimize all active windows, press the Windows key and hit M on your keyboard.
To automatically log off your computer, press the Windows key and hit K on your keyboard
To close a window, press the Alt key and hit F4 on your keyboard.
To switch between open windows, press the Alt key and hit Tab on your keyboard. Continue pressing Tab to move across the selection window.
To get to the help and support window, press F1 on your keyboard.
To launch the find window, press F3 on your keyboard.
To get to one of your top menus in your open Microsoft program, hold down the Alt key and press the first letter of the name of the menu. Exception: for Format menu hold down Alt key and press O
To copy in Windows, hold down Ctrl and press C.
To paste in Windows, hold down Ctrl and press V.
To cut in Windows, hold down Ctrl and press X.
To copy in Windows, hold down Ctrl and press C.
To undo last action in Windows, hold down Ctrl and press Y.
To select all in Windows, hold down Ctrl and press A.
To open the Windows move/restore/maximize/minimize box in any window, hold down the Alt key and press the space bar.
To determine which version of Windows you are running, type WINVER from the run command.
To quickly close a window, hold Alt, hit space bar, remove finger off Alt key, hit up arrow once and hit enter. Quick fingers and practice prevail on this tip.
To get to the properties of any selected icon, hold down Alt key and hit enter.
To view windows in full screen, press F11 on your keyboard.
Occupation: Chief Network Architect
DAVE CHAJLOW- Chief Network Architect- Mr Chajlow has been in the industry for the last 10 years and has extensive knowledge in Microsoft and Cisco products and their implementations.
Dave received certifications not only as an MCSE and CCNA but also as A+ certified technician and is constantly studying to improve his skills with the ever changing technology landscape.
Dave has worked for such major corporations as EDS Inc, Watchguard Technologies and You Bet, until he started LAN Consulting in 2003.
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