Windows XP shortcut Keys

Press SHIFT+DELETE to delete any selected file or folders permanently.


Press SHIFT button to prevent to CD drive to run CD automatically.


Press CTRL+A to pick all. 


Press F2 to rename any selected file or folder.


Press ALT+ENTER together to view the properties of any selected item. 


Press F3 to search for a file or folder on your computer. 


Press CTRL+F4 to close the all active files or folders & programs.


Press ALT+F4 to close the active file or folder. 


Press ALT+TAB to switch between open file or folder & 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. 


LEFT ARROW Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu. 


RIGHT ARROW Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu. 


BACKSPACE View the folder level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. 


Press F5 to refresh the active window. 


Press ESC button to cancel any walking task.