| Windows | Opens the Start Menu |
| Ctrl+E | Selects the Instant Search box |
| Windows+E | Starts Windows Explorer |
| Windows+F | Displays the search dialog |
| Windows+Tab | Starts Flip3D |
| Ctrl+Shift+Enter | Starts a program with administrator rights from inside the start menu |
| Windows+# | Launches a program from the Quick Launch toolbar corresponding to the number used. Example: Win+2 would start Outlook |
| Windows+X | Opens the Windows Mobility Center |
| Windows+L | Switch user |
| Windows+D | Minimizes or restores all windows |
| Windows+R | Displays the Run dialog |