Useful Windows XP Shortcut Keys
Press SHIFT
button to prevent to CD drive to run CD automatically.
Press
SHIFT+DELETE to delete any selected file or folders permanently.
Press F2 to
rename any selected file or folder.
Press CTRL+A to select all.
Press F3 to search for a file or folder on your computer.
Press ALT+ENTER together to view the properties of any selected
item.
Press ALT+F4 to close the active file or folder.
Press CTRL+F4 to close the all active files or folders and programs.
Press ALT+TAB to switch between open file or folder and program.
Press the SHIFT+F10 to display the shortcut menu for the selected
program.
Press CTRL+ESC to open the Start menu.
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.
Press F5 to refresh the active window.
BACKSPACE View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows
Explorer.
Press ESC button to cancel any running task.

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