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Windows XP is considered an outdated operating system as this article has written. However, for some (valid) reason if you're still using it, you may want to take advantage of these shortcuts. They're mostly not changed in newer Windows versions, but we thought a Windows XP-specific article would be nice. Use these shortcuts to get faster through the operating system, and please don't forget to keep your unsupported system secure by using an antivirus.

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These shortcuts involve using Windows key on your keyboard. They're usually globally available, meaning you may use them no matter what program is currently active.
0	Win	Open / Close the Start menu
1	Win + R	Open the Run dialog box
0	Win + ↑ Shift + M	Restore minimized windows
0	Win + F	Search for a file or a folder
0	Ctrl + Win + F	Search for computers
0	Win + U	Open Utility Manager
0	Win + F1	Display Windows Help

These shortcuts can be used when editing text or when working with any type of items. Windows XP and many programs support them.
1	Ctrl + V	Paste
0	Del	Delete
0	Ctrl + F4	Close active document or tab in a program
0	Alt + Tab	Switch between open programs in taskbar
0	F6	Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
0	F4	Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer

0	Backspace	Open a folder one level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box
0	Ctrl + V	Paste
0	Del	Delete (by default, will move items to Recycle Bin)
0	↑ Shift + Del	Delete selected item permanently without placing the item in the Recycle Bin.
0	F5	Refresh the active window
0	F4	Display the Address bar list

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(hold for 8 seconds) Switch FilterKeys either on or off

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Program name: Windows XP Windows XP (General)

Windows XP is an operating system developed by Microsoft. It was released in October 25, 2001. With increased performance and stability, an easier user interface, improved hardware support, Windows XP received positive reviews upon its release. Mainstream support for Windows XP ended on April 14, 2009. Extended support ended on April 8, 2014.

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