The Windows key does more than just open the start menu.

[Meikyousisui]

The Windows key does more than just open the start menu.

Tapping the Windows Logo Key Once Opens the start menu

Holding down the Windows Key and tapping:

D - minimizes the open windows. (Doing it again re-opens all the windows)

E - opens Windows Explorer

F - opens the File Search window

R - opens the Run window.

U - opens the utility manager

Break - opens the System Properties window.

F1 - opens the Help & Support Center window.

 

[Ikkian]

I for one didn't knew 'bout that, thanks!

 

[Relient A]

I shut down my computer by typing in Windows, U, U. Much faster than clicking it all.

 

[cooky560]

you can shut down even faster by just tapping (not) holding the power key if your computer is setup right.

 

[Jack's Smirking Revenge]

Holding down the Windows key and pressing E was always a death sentence at our school. It would open up My Computer repeatedly for at least five minutes. Even longer if yo held in E.
Never knew about using D though.

 

[Casanova]

E - opens Windows Explorer

You sure? it opens up My Computer for me...

 

[Hezzy]

Windows n L we always use to switch user on xp (not sure what edition)

 

[cooky560]

Windows and L in XP home enables switch user, and in Pro locks the computer

 

[howlingape]

i personally despise the windows key, it gets in the way of my gaming, and microsoft should have just allowed that key to be configurable, especially for older games like Diablo 2: LoD