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Best Keyboard Shortcuts

Posted by Pearlson

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Getting used to using your keyboard exclusively and leaving your mouse behind will make you much more efficient at performing any task on any Windows system. Below are some of the Keyboard Shortcuts:

Windows key + R = Run menu
Windows Key + E = Explorer
ALT + Tab = Switch between Active Windows
ALT, Space, X = Maximize window
CTRL + Shift + Esc = Task Manager
Windows key + Break = System properties
Windows key + F = Search
Windows key + D = Hide/Display all windows
CTRL + C = copy
CTRL + X = cut
CTRL + V = paste
CTRL + Z = Undo
"Right-click" key next to the right Windows key on your keyboard.
[Alt] and [Esc] Switch between running applications
[Alt] and letter Select menu item by underlined letter
[Ctrl] and [Esc] Open Program Menu
[Ctrl] and [F4] Close active document or group windows (*does not work with some applications)
[Alt] and [F4] Quit active application or close current window
Ctrl] Lft., Rt. arrow Move cursor forward or back one word
Ctrl] Up, Down arrow Move cursor forward or back one paragraph
[F1] Open Help for active application
Windows+M Minimize all open windows
Shift+Windows+M Undo minimize all open windows
Windows+F1 Open Windows Help
Windows+Tab Cycle through the Taskbar buttons
Windows+Break Open the System Properties dialog box
Right SHIFT for eight seconds........ Switch FilterKeys on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +PRINT SCREEN....... Switch High Contrast on and off.
Left ALT +left SHIFT +NUM LOCK....... Switch MouseKeys on and off.
SHIFT....... five times Switch StickyKeys on and off.
NUM LOCK...... for five seconds Switch ToggleKeys on and off.
END....... Display the bottom of the active window.
HOME....... Display the top of the active window.
NUM LOCK+ASTERISK....... on numeric keypad (*) Display all subfolders under the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+PLUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (+) Display the contents of the selected folder.
NUM LOCK+MINUS SIGN....... on numeric keypad (-) Collapse the selected folder.
LEFT ARROW...... Collapse current selection if it's expanded, or select parent folder.
RIGHT ARROW....... Display current selection if it's collapsed, or select first subfolder.
Delete. DELETE
Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin. SHIFT+DELETE
Copy selected item. CTRL while dragging an item
Create shortcut to selected item. CTRL+SHIFT while dragging an item
Rename selected item. F2
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous word. CTRL+LEFT ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph. CTRL+DOWN ARROW
Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph. CTRL+UP ARROW
Highlight a block of text. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document. SHIFT with any of the arrow keys
Select all. CTRL+A
Search for a file or folder. F3
View properties for the selected item. ALT+ENTER
Opens the shortcut menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Cycle through items in the order they were opened. ALT+ESC
Display the shortcut menu for the selected item. SHIFT+F10
Display the System menu for the active window. ALT+SPACEBAR
Refresh the active window. F5
View the folder one level up in My Computer or Windows Explorer. BACKSPACE
Cancel the current task. ESC
SHIFT when you insert a CD into the CD-ROM drive Prevent the CD from automatically playing.
Move forward through tabs. CTRL+TAB
Move backward through tabs. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB
Move forward through options. TAB
Move backward through options. SHIFT+TAB
Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box. SPACEBAR
Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons. Arrow keys
Display Help. F1
Display the items in the active list. F4
If you have a Microsoft Natural Keyboard, or any other compatible keyboard that includes the Windows logo key and the Application key , you can use these keyboard shortcuts:
Display or hide the Start menu. WIN Key
Display the System Properties dialog box. WIN Key+BREAK
Show the desktop. WIN Key+D
Minimize all windows. WIN Key+M
Restores minimized windows. WIN Key+Shift+M
Open My Computer. WIN Key+E
Search for a file or folder. WIN Key+F
Search for computers. CTRL+WIN Key+F
Display Windows Help. WIN Key+F1
Lock your computer if you are connected to a network domain, or switch users if you are not
connected to a network domain. WIN Key+ L
Open the Run dialog box. WIN Key+R
Open Utility Manager. WIN Key+U
Type the following commands in your Run Box (Windows Key + R) or Start Run
devmgmt.msc = Device Manager
msinfo32 = System Information
cleanmgr = Disk Cleanup
ntbackup = Backup or Restore Wizard (Windows Backup Utility)
mmc = Microsoft Management Console
excel = Microsoft Excel (If Installed)
msaccess = Microsoft Access (If Installed)
powerpnt = Microsoft PowerPoint (If Installed)
winword = Microsoft Word (If Installed)
frontpg = Microsoft FrontPage (If Installed)
notepad = Notepad
wordpad = WordPad
calc = Calculator
msmsgs = Windows Messenger
mspaint = Microsoft Paint
wmplayer = Windows Media Player
rstrui = System Restore
netscp6 = Netscape 6.x
netscp = Netscape 7.x
netscape = Netscape 4.x
waol = America Online
control = Opens the Control Panel
control printers = Opens the Printers Dialog

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ShutDown, Restart, LogOff

Posted by Pearlson

Saturday, May 1, 2010

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To Download Source Code Click here >System Scheduler.rar

Open Visual Studio and Click on New Project Window from template.
Place 2Labels, 1DateTimePicker, 1ComboBox, 1Timer, 1NotifyIcon and 3Buttons.
Set Properties for Label1

Text = "Set Time for Operation"

Set Properties for Label2

Text = "Select Operation"

Set Properties for DateTimePicker

Name = "dtpTime"
Format = "Time"
ShowUpDown = "True"

Set Properties for ComboBox1

Name = "cboOperation"
DropDownStyle = "DropDownlist"
Items = "Log Off, Restart, ShutDown"

Set Properties for Button1

Name = "btnOk"
Text = "Ok"

Set Properties for Button2

Name = "btnCancel"
Text = "Cancel"

Set Properties for Button3

Name = "btnAbout"
Text = "?"

Now use the Below give Code.

Code:

Public Class frmScheduler<br /> <br /> Dim intHH As Integer = 0<br /> Dim intMM As Integer = 0<br /> Private blnLoad As Boolean = True<br /> <br /> Private Sub ProcessOperation(ByVal Operation As String)<br /> Dim sngT As Single<br /> Dim objWMIService, objComputer As Object<br /> Select Case Operation.ToUpper<br /> Case "LOG OFF"<br /> objWMIService = GetObject("Winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate,(Debug,Shutdown)}")<br /> For Each objComputer In objWMIService.InstancesOf("Win32_OperatingSystem")<br /> sngT = objComputer.Win32Shutdown(0, 0)<br /> If sngT <> 0 Then<br /> MsgBox("Error occurred!!!")<br /> End If<br /> Next<br /> Case "RESTART"<br /> objWMIService = GetObject("Winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate,(Debug,Shutdown)}")<br /> For Each objComputer In objWMIService.InstancesOf("Win32_OperatingSystem")<br /> sngT = objComputer.Win32Shutdown(2 + 4, 0)<br /> If sngT <> 0 Then<br /> MsgBox("Error occurred!!!")<br /> End If<br /> Next<br /> Case "SHUTDOWN"<br /> objWMIService = GetObject("Winmgmts:{impersonationLevel=impersonate,(Debug,Shutdown)}")<br /> For Each objComputer In objWMIService.InstancesOf("Win32_OperatingSystem")<br /> sngT = objComputer.Win32Shutdown(8 + 4, 0)<br /> If sngT <> 0 Then<br /> MsgBox("Error occurred!!!")<br /> End If<br /> Next<br /> End Select<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub frmScheduler_Load(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles MyBase.Load<br /> blnLoad = False<br /> dtpTime.Value = My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime<br /> dtpTime.Checked = False<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub frmScheduler_SizeChanged(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Me.SizeChanged<br /> If Not blnLoad Then<br /> Me.ShowInTaskbar = False<br /> NotifyIcon1.Icon = Me.Icon<br /> NotifyIcon1.Text = "System Scheduler"<br /> NotifyIcon1.Visible = True<br /> Me.Visible = False<br /> End If<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub frmScheduler_FormClosing(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.Windows.Forms.FormClosingEventArgs) Handles Me.FormClosing<br /> If intHH >= (My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime.Hour Mod 12) And intMM >= My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime.Minute Then<br /> e.Cancel = True<br /> NotifyIcon1.Icon = Me.Icon<br /> NotifyIcon1.Text = "System Scheduler"<br /> NotifyIcon1.Visible = True<br /> Me.Visible = False<br /> End If<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub btnOk_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnOk.Click<br /> If cboOperation.Text = "" Then<br /> MessageBox.Show("Please select a Operation to Perform.", "System Scheduler", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Information)<br /> cboOperation.Focus()<br /> Exit Sub<br /> End If<br /> If dtpTime.Checked Then<br /> intHH = dtpTime.Value.Hour Mod 12<br /> intMM = dtpTime.Value.Minute<br /> Timer1.Enabled = True<br /> Timer1.Start()<br /> Else<br /> ProcessOperation(cboOperation.Text)<br /> End If<br /> btnOk.Enabled = False<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub btnAbout_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnAbout.Click<br /> MessageBox.Show("hieee." & vbCrLf & "For any Query related to Projects or doubts Contact me at," & vbCrLf & "Email : nadarmuthukumar@yahoo.co.in " & vbCrLf & "Mobile : 9833240124", "About me.", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.None)<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub btnCancel_Click(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles btnCancel.Click<br /> Timer1.Stop()<br /> Timer1.Enabled = False<br /> dtpTime.Value = My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime<br /> dtpTime.Checked = False<br /> cboOperation.SelectedItem = vbNullString<br /> intHH = 0<br /> intMM = 0<br /> MessageBox.Show("Operation Cancelled Successfully.", "System Scheduler", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Information)<br /> btnOk.Enabled = True<br /> End Sub<br /> <br /> Private Sub Timer1_Tick(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles Timer1.Tick<br /> If intHH <= (My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime.Hour Mod 12) And intMM <= My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime.Minute Then             ProcessOperation(cboOperation.Text)         End If     End Sub      Private Sub dtpTime_ValueChanged(ByVal sender As System.Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles dtpTime.ValueChanged         If dtpTime.Value < My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime Then dtpTime.Value = My.Computer.Clock.LocalTime     End Sub      Private Sub NotifyIcon1_DoubleClick(ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As System.EventArgs) Handles NotifyIcon1.DoubleClick         blnLoad = True         Me.Visible = True         If Me.WindowState = FormWindowState.Minimized Then Me.WindowState = FormWindowState.Normal         NotifyIcon1.Visible = False         blnLoad = False     End Sub  End Class 

Help From : http://www.devasp.net/net/articles/display/513.html 

To Download  Source Code Click here >System Scheduler.rar

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