Windows keyboard shortcuts overview and complete list

Windows keyboard shortcuts

 

Keyboard shortcuts are alternative to the mouse when working in Windows. You can open, close, and navigate the Start menu, desktop, menus, dialog boxes, and Web pages using keyboard shortcuts. Keyboard shortcuts may also make it easier and faster for you to interact with your computer.

General Keyboard Shortcuts

Press		To
CTRL+C		Copy.
CTRL+X		Cut.
CTRL+V		Paste.
CTRL+Z		Undo.
DELETE		Delete.
SHIFT+DELETE		Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin.
CTRL while dragging an item		Copy selected item.
CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item		Create shortcut to selected item.
F2		Rename selected item.
CTRL+RIGHT ARROW		Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word.
CTRL+LEFT ARROW		Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word.
CTRL+DOWN ARROW		Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph.
CTRL+UP ARROW		Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph.
CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys		Highlight a block of text.
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys		Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document.
CTRL+A		Select all.
F3		Search for a file or folder.
ALT+ENTER		View properties for the selected item.
ALT+F4		Close the active item, or quit the active program.
ALT+Enter		Displays the properties of the selected object.
ALT+SPACEBAR		Opens the shortcut menu for the active window.
CTRL+F4		Close the active document in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously.
ALT+TAB		Switch between open items.
ALT+ESC		Cycle through items in the order they were opened.
F6		Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop.
F4		Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
SHIFT+F10		Display the shortcut menu for the selected item.
ALT+SPACEBAR		Display the System menu for the active window.
CTRL+ESC		Display the Start menu.
ALT+Underlined letter in a menu name		Display the corresponding menu.
Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu		Carry out the corresponding command.
F10		Activate the menu bar in the active program.
RIGHT ARROW		Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu.
LEFT ARROW		Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu.
F5		Refresh the active window.
BACKSPACE		View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
ESC		Cancel the current task.
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive		Prevent the CD from automatically playing.

Dialog Box Keyboard Shortcuts

Press	To
CTRL+TAB	Move forward through tabs.
CTRL+SHIFT+TAB	Move backward through tabs.
TAB	Move forward through options.
SHIFT+TAB	Move backward through options.
ALT+Underlined letter	Carry out the corresponding command or select the corresponding option.
ENTER	Carry out the command for the active option or button.
SPACEBAR	Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box.
Arrow keys	Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons.
F1	Display Help.
F4	Display the items in the active list.
BACKSPACE	Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box.
Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts Press			To
Right SHIFT for eight seconds			Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN			Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK			Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT five times			Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK for five seconds			Switch ToggleKeys on and off.

Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

Press	To
END	Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME	Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK on numeric keypad (*)	Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN on numeric keypad (+)	Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN on numeric keypad (-)	Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW	Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW	Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.

Notes

• Some keyboard shortcuts may not work if StickyKeys is turned on in Accessibility Options.
• If you are connected to Windows through Microsoft Terminal Services Client, some shortcuts have changed.

The super Complete review of Windows Recycle Bin

Windows Recycle Bin

 

Ever wondered what a recycle bin is? This article will enlighten you on what you need to know about the recycle bin so relax as you read through.

What is a recycle bin?

A Recycle Bin is that folder that holds deleted files on a computer. When you delete any of these items from your hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle Bin. Items deleted from a floppy disk or a network drive are permanently deleted and are not sent to the Recycle Bin.

Items in the Recycle Bin remain there until you decide to permanently delete them from your computer. These items still take up hard disk space and can be undeleted or restored back to their original location. When it fills up, Windows automatically cleans out enough space in the Recycle Bin to accommodate the most recently deleted files and folders.

If you're running low on hard disk space, always remember to empty the Recycle Bin. You can also restrict the size of the Recycle Bin to limit the amount of hard disk space it takes up.

To restore a deleted item; 

• Double-click on Recycle Bin on desktop to open 
• On the Recycle Bin, right-click on the item and click Restore.

It will be restored to where it is deleted from.

To restore all deleted items.

• From the Recycle Bin, Click on the Edit menu, click Select All to select or highlight all items to be restored
• And then from the File menu, click Restore 

To delete an item on the Recycle Bin; 

• Right-click on the items to be deleted, and then click on Delete.

To delete all items on the Recycle Bin; 

• From the File menu, click Empty Recycle Bin.

Notes

• Deleting an item from the Recycle Bin permanently removes it from your computer. That’s to say Items deleted from the Recycle Bin cannot be restored.
• You can also delete items by dragging them into the Recycle Bin. Ut when you press and hold the SHIFT key while dragging to Recycle Bin, the item will be deleted from your computer permanently without being stored in the Recycle Bin.
• Restoring an item in the Recycle Bin returns that item to its original location.
• To retrieve several items at once, hold down CTRL, and then click each item that you want to retrieve. When you have finished selecting the items that you want to retrieve, on the File menu, click Restore.
• If you restore a file that was originally located in a deleted folder, the folder is recreated in its original location, and then the file is restored in that folder.
• Items deleted from a removable disk e.g. flash disk drives wont be restored after deletion that is to say you can only restore file deleted from your hard disk (local disk/C:)
• The following items are not stored in the Recycle Bin and cannot be restored:
• Items deleted from network locations.
• Items deleted from removable media (such as 3.5-inch disks).
• Items that are larger than the storage capacity of the Recycle Bin.

To change the storage capacity of the Recycle Bin

When items are deleted they are sent to the recycle bin. Our reason for deleting might be to save space but the recycle bin also uses our computer’s hard disk space. Now, instead of allowing 100% storage capacity or the default storage capacity, we can change the storage capacity to what we desire.

Follow the steps to do this;

1. On the desktop, ==> right-click Recycle Bin, ==> and then click Properties.
2. Move the slider to increase or decrease the amount of disk space that is reserved for storing deleted items.

Important

• A deleted item that is larger than the storage capacity of the Recycle Bin will not be saved. It will be permanently deleted.

Notes

• If you want to use different Recycle Bin settings for different drives, click Configure drives independently, and then click the appropriate drive tab to change the Recycle Bin settings for that drive.
• If you want to use the same Recycle Bin settings for all drives, click Use one setting for all drives.

To empty the Recycle Bin

Emptying a recycle bin is very important in the sense that recycle bin uses our computer’s hard disk space. If we are deleting to free up space, then we still have to delete to complete the deletion.

Follow the steps to do this;

1. On the desktop, ==> double-click Recycle Bin.
2. On the File menu, ==> click Empty Recycle Bin.

Important

• Emptying the Recycle Bin permanently deletes all items.

Note

• If you only want to remove some of the items in the Recycle Bin, hold down CTRL, and then click each item that you want to remove. When you have finished selecting the items that you want to remove, on the File menu, click Delete

To prevent delete confirmation messages from appearing

You’ll notice whenever you are deleting an item, you will see a notification that says “Are you sure you want to delete this item”? You can set your recycle so that this message won’t come out whenever you are deleting

Follow the steps to do this;

1. On the desktop, ==> right-click Recycle Bin, ==> and then click Properties.
2. Clear the Display delete confirmation dialog check box.

Notes

• This setting only applies when you move items to the recycle Bin. This setting does not apply when you move items from it.
• This setting is unavailable if the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box is selected.

To remove items permanently when you delete them

Recycle Bin is known to keep deleted items until they are deleted finally but we can also delete items straight away from our computer without having to send to the recycle bin first.

Follow the steps to do this;

1. On the desktop, ==> right-click Recycle Bin, ==> and then click Properties.
2. Select the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box. Or

You can also delete permanently by holding down the SHIFT key and dragging items to the recycle Bin

This method can help you delete items permanently without having to change your recycle Bin setting(s)

Important

• If the Do not move files to the Recycle Bin check box is selected, you will not be able to recover any items that you delete.

Notes

If you want to use different Recycle Bin settings for different drives, click Configure drives independently, and then click the appropriate drive tab to change the Recycle Bin settings for that drive.

If you want to use the same Recycle Bin settings for all drives, click Use one setting for all drives. 

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How to Remove Unused Desktop Icons from Windows XP

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Unused Icons

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Removing unused

Removing unused desktop icons from our desktop is one essential thing one should know how to do, when we install some programs to our computer example adobe reader they automatically create a shortcut on our desktop, these shortcuts mightn’t be useful to us. And on the other hand these shortcuts icons occupy some reasonable space in our computer’s hard drives contributing to its slow responses. So instead of leaving unused desktop icons on our desktop its better we get them out.

To do this, Click;

1.      Start ==> Display ==> Control Panel.

2. On the Desktop tab, click Customize Desktop.
3. Under Desktop cleanup, click Clean Desktop Now.
4. Follow the directions in the Desktop Cleanup Wizard.

Notes

• To open Display, click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Display.
• The Desktop Cleanup Wizard displays a list of the desktop icons that have not been used for 60 days or more, enabling you to remove those icons that you don't want on your desktop. You can retrieve icons you have removed by opening the Unused Desktop Shortcuts folder on your desktop.
• Clear the Run Desktop Cleanup Wizard every 60 days check box if you don't want the wizard to run automatically every two months.
• You can remove an individual desktop icon by right-clicking the icon and then clicking Delete.
• To add or remove the icons for My Documents, My Computer, My Network Places, or Internet Explorer, select or clear those items under Desktop icons.

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BEST STEPS ON HOW TO SPEED UP YOUR PC [SPEED MY PC]

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Scan PC with an anti-virus scanner

First thing you should do is; scan your computer against viruses with a fully updated antivirus program to remove any virus that may be in the PC. Computer virus and malware can cause computers to run slowly by wasting space on hard drives as they duplicate themselves and also are harmful to PCs. It is important to use a fully updated anti-virus scanner, since an outdated anti-virus scanner may not be able to catch new virus threats. Avira is a reliable anti-virus scanner, its having a free version which also is vey reliable.

Use an additional anti-spyware program to scan your computer for malware threats that your antivirus may have missed, and remove any threats that are founds. Computers cannot use two full antivirus programs together without creating potential conflicts, but spyware scanners can be used to supplement antivirus programs. Lavasoft's AdAdware and Spybot Search and Destroy are two free spyware programs.

Delete unused data and programs to free up disk space as freeing up space on your hard disk enable your PC to run faster.

To Delete Files from PC follow the steps below

Select items to be deleted and Drag them to the recycle bin or

Select items to be deleted, Right click and click on delete [Note: select also means highlight.]

Files deleted are sent to recycle bin which also uses the hard disk space. So it means you’ll have to empty recycle bin to permanently delete files.

To Empty Recycle Bin [To Delete From Recycle Bin]

Right click on the recycle bin icon from your desktop and click on "Empty Recycle Bin.

To delete old programs [Uninstall a program(s)]

Click "Start,

Control Panel,

On the opened window click on Add/Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features,"

Double Click on any program or click on remove in the program list to uninstall it.

Defragment your hard drive. Disk defragmentation reorganizes the data on your hard drive to maximize efficiency. Windows based PCs have a disk defragmenting tool which can be accessed by clicking "Start," "All Programs," "Accessories," "System Tools," and then "Disk Defragmentor."

Reduce the number of startup programs. The more programs that run upon startup, the longer startup will take. To chance startup programs, click "Start," "Run," type "msconfig" in the box and click "OK," then go to the "Startup" tab. Deselect any programs that you don't want to run upon startup, and click "Apply," then click "Ok."

Avoid multitasking. One of the main reasons computers run slowly is that users demand too many calculations of the processor at one time. By running only one program at a time, you will limit the strain on the processor and RAM, reducing lag.

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