Microsoft Windows shortcut keys list

Alt + Tab -- Switch between open applications.
 

Alt + Shift + Tab -- Switch backward between open applications.
 

Alt + Print Screen -- Create a screenshot for the current program.
 

Ctrl + Alt + Del -- Reboot/Windows task manager.
 

Ctrl + Esc -- Bring up the start menu.
 

Alt + Esc -- Switch between applications on the taskbar.
 

F2 -- Rename selected icon.
 

F3 -- Start find from the desktop.
 

F4 -- Open the drive selection when browsing.
 

F5 -- Refresh contents.
 

Alt + F4 -- Close current open program.
 

Ctrl + F4 -- Close window in program.
 

Ctrl + Plus Key-- Automatically adjust widths of all columns in Windows Explorer.
 

Alt + Enter -- Open the properties window of selected icon or program.
 

Shift + F10 -- Simulate right-click on selected item.
 

Shift + Del -- Delete programs/files permanently.
 

Holding Shift During Boot up -- Boot safe mode or bypass system files.
 

Holding Shift During Boot up -- When putting in an audio CD, will prevent CD Player from playing.