Useful Windows XP Shortcut Keys Tips and Tricks

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.