Windows XP Shortcuts

Microsoft has provided shortcuts option in most of its operating systems. They not only ease our task but also save lot of time. Most of us have used shortcut keys at-least once. Windows XP is popular and favorite operating system from Microsoft. Below you will find useful Windows XP shortcuts keys.

S.No	Shortcuts keys	Descriptions
1	Windows Logo Key + U	Open utility manager
2	Windows Logo key +R	Open RUN box
3	Windows Logo key +M	Minimize all of the windows
4	Windows Logo key +Shift + M	Restore the minimized windows
5	Windows Logo key +E	Open ‘My Computer’
6	Windows Logo key +F	Open search box files and folders.
7	Windows Logo key +F1	Display windows help
8	Windows Logo key + Break	Display System Properties
9	Ctrl + A	Select all
10	Ctrl + C	Copy
11	Esc	Cancel the current task
12	Alt + Space bar	Quit active window or item
13	Delete	Delete selected item(s)
14	Shift + Delete*	Delete selected items permanently without sending them to recycle bin.
15	Ctrl + Shift + Arrow key	Highlight a block of text
16	F5	Refresh
17	F2	Rename selected item like file.
18	Alt + Ctrl + Del	Open task manager
19	Ctrl + Shift + Esc	Open task bar
20	Shift	Prevents CD/DVD from automatically playing when you insert it.

Important: Use Shift + Delete with caution as this will delete item permanently. You cannot restore from recycle bin once deleted permanently.