Using some of the keyboard shortcuts for Vista can save you time. Here is a list of a few useful key combinations. (<Winkey> is the key with the windows logo on it.)

1. <Alt>  When viewing a folder, press the <Alt> key to display a menu of 'File, Edit, View, Tools, Help' 
2. <Winkey>  Toggles the display of the Start menu
3. <Winkey><M>  Will minimize all open windows so that you only see your desktop
4. <Winkey><Shift><M> Will undo the minimize all windows
5. <Alt><Tab>   Will cycle through the next button of the taskbar in a linear display
6. <Alt><Shift><Tab> Will cycle throught the previous button of the task bar
7. <Winkey><Tab>   Will cycle through next button of the taskbar in a 3D Flip
8. <Winkey><Shift><Tab> Will cycle through the previous button of the taskbar
9. <Winkey><D>   Displays the desktop
10. <Winkey><E>   Opens an explorer window showing Computer
11. <Winkey><F>   Opens a Search Results window, activates Search Companion
12. <Winkey><Ctrl><F> Opens a Search Results window, activates Search Companion, and starts a Search
13. <Winkey><F1>   Opens a Windows Help and Support window
14. <Winkey><R> Displays the Run dialog box
15. <Winkey><U> Displays Utility Manager
16. <Winkey><L> Locks the computer

The following keys are basic across any Windows OS. You would highlight an object or text and then press:

1. <Ctrl><X> Cut
2. <Ctrl><C> Copy
3. <Ctrl><V> Paste

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