Information: *HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks

Hengis · 06-08-2005

Please post all your little (and not so little) tip, tricks and shortcuts you know about in Windows XP.

I will start with a couple:

A quick way to bring up the Start menu without a mouse click is: Hold down Ctrl + Esc or just hit the Windows key..

Want to close open windows without hunting for the little red "X" every time?: Just hold down Alt + F4

Move quickly between all of your open windows: Hold down Alt and hit the Tab button

Ok...over to you

MadGamer · 06-08-2005

To Hibernate your PC:

Click start,
Turn off computer
Then hold Shift
click the yellow button

Magicman · 06-09-2005

Page back in Internet Explorer without using the mouse - press the "backspace key"

Spaceman3750 · 06-09-2005

Originally Posted by Hengis

A quick way to bring up the Start menu without a mouse click is: Hold down Ctrl + Esc

The "Windows" key will also open the start menu.

Mazz · 06-09-2005

Don't send files or folders to the recycle bin - hold the Shift key and press the Delete button. This will delete files bypassing the recycle bin.

WINDOWS KEY + PAUSE/BREAK - Opens "system properties"

To hide your browser toolbar in Internet Explorer 6 + Firefox simply press F11.

Wong · 06-15-2005

ALT + TAB - Switches between active programs
ALT + F4 - Closes program or opens 'Shut down computer'
ALT + SPACEBAR - Open Windows Properties menu
CTRL + A - Select all
CTRL + C - Copy selected item(s)
CTRL + P - Print selected item(s)
CTRL + V - Paste copied/cut item(s)
CTRL + X - Cut selected item(s)
CTRL + Y - Redo last action
CTRL + Z - Undo last action
CTRL + Enter - Complete an internet address entry w/ http:www. (your text here).com
CTRL + ESC - Open Start Menu
CTRL + ALT + DEL - Opens Task Manager
CTRL + LEFT CLICK - Select multiple items at once individually
SHIFT + LEFT CLICK - Select multiple items at once within a range
SHIFT + DEL - Deletes item, bypasses Recycle Bin
SHIFT + F10 - Open Context Menu for item
SHIFT + CDROM - Hold Shift & insert CDROM to prevent Autoplay
SHIFT + TAB - Steps backward through screen elements
TAB - Steps forward through screen elements
F1 - Open Help function
F2 - Rename/Enter text for item
F3 - Search key
F5 - Update/Refresh active window
F11 - Toggle Full screen mode

joe5 · 06-20-2005

@thatotheridiot , What's wrong with the standard "quicklaunch"?

06-08-2005	#1
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 14,062 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	HOT Windows XP Tips n Tricks Please post all your little (and not so little) tip, tricks and shortcuts you know about in Windows XP. I will start with a couple: A quick way to bring up the Start menu without a mouse click is: Hold down Ctrl + Esc or just hit the Windows key.. Want to close open windows without hunting for the little red "X" every time?: Just hold down Alt + F4 Move quickly between all of your open windows: Hold down Alt and hit the Tab button Ok...over to you Comments on this post fesbow agrees: Cool, very very cool. __________________ Pre-Work / System File Checker / Promote PCHF! Last edited by Hengis; 09-01-2006 at 12:25 PM.

06-08-2005	#2
MadGamer PCHF VIP Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,338 PC Experience: Experienced	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks** To Hibernate your PC: Click start, Turn off computer Then hold Shift click the yellow button __________________ [center][u]Members Picture Gallery Firefox Tweaks Anti Virus Tools Anti Spyware Tools Pre Work After Work

06-09-2005	#3
Magicman Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 36	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks** Page back in Internet Explorer without using the mouse - press the "backspace key"

06-09-2005	#4
Spaceman3750 Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Riverton, IL, USA Posts: 1,472 PC Experience: Very Experienced	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks Originally Posted by Hengis A quick way to bring up the Start menu without a mouse click is: Hold down Ctrl + Esc** The "Windows" key will also open the start menu. __________________ - Ryan http://www.spaceman3750.info http://www.conglomerate-game.net Cisco Academy - CCNA student

06-09-2005	#5
Mazz Tech Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 133 PC Experience: PC Illiterate	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks** Don't send files or folders to the recycle bin - hold the Shift key and press the Delete button. This will delete files bypassing the recycle bin. WINDOWS KEY + PAUSE/BREAK - Opens "system properties" To hide your browser toolbar in Internet Explorer 6 + Firefox simply press F11. Comments on this post fesbow agrees: This worked for me. Thanks __________________ -MaZz-

06-15-2005	#6
Wong Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 12	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks ALT + TAB - Switches between active programs ALT + F4 - Closes program or opens 'Shut down computer' ALT + SPACEBAR - Open Windows Properties menu CTRL + A - Select all CTRL + C - Copy selected item(s) CTRL + P - Print selected item(s) CTRL + V - Paste copied/cut item(s) CTRL + X - Cut selected item(s) CTRL + Y - Redo last action CTRL + Z - Undo last action CTRL + Enter - Complete an internet address entry w/ http:www. (your text here).com CTRL + ESC - Open Start Menu CTRL + ALT + DEL - Opens Task Manager CTRL + LEFT CLICK - Select multiple items at once individually SHIFT + LEFT CLICK - Select multiple items at once within a range SHIFT + DEL - Deletes item, bypasses Recycle Bin SHIFT + F10 - Open Context Menu for item SHIFT + CDROM - Hold Shift & insert CDROM to prevent Autoplay SHIFT + TAB - Steps backward through screen elements TAB - Steps forward through screen elements F1 - Open Help function F2 - Rename/Enter text for item F3 - Search key F5 - Update/Refresh active window F11** - Toggle Full screen mode Comments on this post KathyClark agrees: Very Helpful. Thanks Last edited by ladygreenwitch; 04-17-2006 at 11:26 PM.

06-20-2005	#7
joe5 Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 9,025	*Re: HOT* Windows XP Tips n Tricks @thatotheridiot , What's wrong with the standard "quicklaunch"? __________________ - PCHF Team. - (NL) - Mal-ware Eradicator! -** - Online AV Scans - HijackThis! - Bootdisk.com - ATF-Cleaner - Stinger - 'Prework' - 'Afterwork' - PCHF Rules - Donate to PCHF. And get>

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