Windows XP Professional Install Guide
Windows XP Professional Install Guide
Important Information
Before the install/reinstallation of Windows XP, I highly recommend that you download Service Pack 3 “for multiple computers” and burn it onto a CD. The download is approximately 316.4MB. If you choose not to do this step, your system could become infected with a virus or worm exploiting the vulnerabilities that Service Pack 3 fixes. I also recommend that you do NOT have your system connected to the Internet until after the installation of Service Pack 3. This means that you cannot activate your XP installation during setup, but you can accomplish that task following a reboot after Service Pack 3 is installed.1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1)
After configuring the system for booting from a CD, the Windows Setup screen appears.At this point, Setup is loading the driver files it needs to continue with installation.
1) Shall we begin? (Image 1.1)
2) Welcome to Setup: (Image 1.2)
The “Welcome to Setup” screen appears with the option of Continuing Setup, Repair a previous installation, or Quitting.Press ENTER to Continue Setup.
You may also choose R to Repair, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.
2) Welcome to Setup: (Image 1.2)
3) Windows XP Licensing Agreement: (Image 1.3)
The “Windows XP Licensing Agreement” screen, otherwise known as “EULA,” displays the legal in’s and out’s of this particular software package.You may press F8 to signify that you agree with the terms, hit ESC if you do not agree and PAGE UP or PAGE DOWN to scroll through each screen. Note: If you do not agree to the terms, setup will quit and reboot the system.
3) Windows XP Licensing Agreement: (Image 1.3)
4) Hard drive partition information: (Image 1.4)
Hard drive partition information is now displayed. This varies with each systems hardware configuration.This example already has a partition defined. I will choose not to use this and create a new one by pressing D.
You may skip this and the next few steps if you do not have any partitions defined.
At this point, the options include pressing ENTER to Install on the selected partition, D to Delete the selected partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.
4) Hard drive partition information: (Image 1.4)
5) Warning screen: (Image 1.5)
After pressing D to delete the selected partition, a warning screen appears explaining the pitfalls of deleting it. This particular screen only appears when the partition selected to be deleted is formatted as a bootable system partition. Other partitions will display the next screen.I want this to happen, so I press ENTER to continue.
The options include pressing ENTER to continue, or ESC to Cancel.
5) Warning screen: (Image 1.5)
6) Confirmation screen: (Image 1.6)
A confirmation screen that displays the logical drive, what file system the partition is currently using, the size in MB and controller information.Options include L to Delete the partition and ESC to Cancel the action.
6) Confirmation screen: (Image 1.6)
7) No partitions have been previously defined: (Image 1.7)
If no partitions have been previously defined, this screen will be displayed. You may section your hard drive in as many partitions as you wish by selecting C to Create a Partition and then entering in a value less then the total available. Here, I will Create a Partition in the highlighted, unused portion.Select the partition you wish to install to using the UP arrow and DOWN ARROW keys.
Press ENTER to use the highlighted partition and Install, C to Create a Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.
7) No partitions have been previously defined: (Image 1.7)
8) Enter in the partition size: (Image 1.8)
Enter in the partition size in MB within the displayed minimum and maximum. I chose the default or maximum available here.You may choose ENTER to Create the new partition or ESC to Cancel the action.
8) Enter in the partition size: (Image 1.8)
9) Continue to create partitions: (Image 1.9)
Continue to create partitions until all space is used or the configuration meets your requirements.Note: a small portion will be unavailable to partition. This is normal. In this example, it is 2 MB.
I chose drive C: or Partition1 to install the Operating System.
You may choose ENTER to Install to the selected partition, D to Delete the highlighted Partition, or F3 to Quit and reboot the system.
9) Continue to create partitions: (Image 1.9)
10) Format the partition: (Image 1.10)
Since this OS supports NTFS, format the partition with it. If you do not, many folder and file security features will be unavailable. Note: If you are dual booting your system, a previous OS will not be able to read the local information. This is a fact with Windows 9x and Me. If you have a requirement to view this partition from another OS installed on the system, do not format it as NTFS. Also, the boot partition must be formatted with FAT32 if you wish to dual boot. I have found no problems accessing a NTFS partition mapped as a network drive from an older OS.Select what format you wish to use by pressing the UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW keys.
Press ENTER to confirm your selection and Continue or ESC to Cancel.
10) Format the partition: (Image 1.10)
11) Setup formats the partition: (Image 1.11)
Watch the progress bar as Setup formats the partition, or get up and get a soda. It may take awhile.
11) Setup formats the partition: (Image 1.11)
12) Creating File List: (Image 1.12)
Setup is now figuring out what files to copy over to the hard drive.
12) Creating File List: (Image 1.12)
13) Setup copies various files: (Image 1.13)
After the partition is finished formatting, Setup copies various files to support booting from the hard drive and continue on.
13) Setup copies various files: (Image 1.13)
14) Creates various information files: (Image 1.14)
Setup then creates various information files required to continue on with setup.
14) Creates various information files: (Image 1.14)
15) Press ENTER to Restart: (Image 1.15)
The first reboot and the end of the blue background has arrived. If you are impatient, press ENTER to Restart before the 15 seconds expire.ENTER to Restart the Computer is the only option available.
15) Press ENTER to Restart: (Image 1.15)
16) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)
The new Windows XP boot screen is displayed.
16) Windows XP boot screen: (Image 2.1)
17) Windows XP Installation: (Image 2.2)
If you have installed Windows before, this type of screen will look familiar.Sit back. It may be awhile.
17) Windows XP Installation: (Image 2.2)
18) Faster and more reliable: (Image 2.3)
Every Windows OS that comes out has the same claim. Faster and better. It is subject to debate whether or not it could get “any worse.”
18) Faster and more reliable: (Image 2.3)
19) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.4)
A little while later, you will be prompted with options of configuring your Region and Input Languages. The default was fine for me, so I selected Next.Options include Customize button, Details Button, plus the standard Back and Next.
19) Region and Input Languages: (Image 2.4)
20) Enter in your Name: (Image 2.5)
Enter in your Name and optional Organization information, then select the Next button.
20) Enter in your Name: (Image 2.5)
21) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.6)
Thought you could get away from it? Think again.Enter your unique 25 digit Product Key that came with your CD, then select the Next button.
21) 25 digit Product Key: (Image 2.6)
22) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.7)
The “suggested” name for the computer is always really whacked out. Choose one that meets your needs.Enter an Administrator Password now. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you keep this information safe and remember what it is! “01Pa$$word” is not a good choice. Think of something secure and never lose or forget it.
22) Enter a Computer name and an Administrator Password: (Image 2.7)
23) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.8)
Configure the proper information for the Date, Time and Time Zone here.
23) Date, Time and Time Zone: (Image 2.8)
24) Network is installing: (Image 2.9)
Wait here while the Network is installing. You could read all the marketing dribble, but I do not recommend it.
24) Network is installing: (Image 2.9)
25) Network Settings Dialog: (Image 3.1)
The Network Settings Dialog is next. Under usual circumstances, the Typical settings are fine, but I never choose them so I can poke around under the hood. I selected Custom settings here.Choose your method and select the Next button.
25) Network Settings Dialog: (Image 3.1)
26) Custom settings: (Image 3.2)
In the Custom settings, many options are abound. I cannot go into all of them here, but I will hit on the high points.
26) Custom settings: (Image 3.2)
27) QoS Packet Scheduler: (Image 3.3)
QoS Packet Scheduler is not required unless your network uses it.For this system, I will choose to uncheck it.
27) QoS Packet Scheduler: (Image 3.3)
28) TCP/IP Properties: (Image 3.4)
TCP/IP Properties contains the standard options. Adjust them for your particular needs as required. For now, I kept the default settings. Basically, it is using DHCP to configure TCP/IP. If you are using a static IP address, enter in the proper information here.Select the Advanced button to further configure your TCP/IP options.
28) TCP/IP Properties: (Image 3.4)
29) Workgroup or Computer Domain: (Image 3.5)
Workgroup or Computer Domain, that is the question. I am not going to set up this system to connect to a domain controller, so I will place it as a member of a workgroup.Please, change “WORKGROUP” to something else. I hate defaults.
Select the Next button after making your choice.
29) Workgroup or Computer Domain: (Image 3.5)
30) Install screen: (Image 3.6)
The system will reboot after all files have been copied over to the install partition. Now may be a good time to take a break. It may be awhile.
30) Install screen: (Image 3.6)
31) Windows XP is starting up: (Image 4.1)
The moment we have all been waiting for, Windows XP Professional is starting up “for the first time.” Remember that quoted statement with Windows 95 setup?
31) Windows XP is starting up: (Image 4.1)
32) Display Settings Pop-up: (Image 4.2)
Windows XP no longer likes the “default” resolution of 640 x 480 and prompts you of that fact.Select OK to continue.
32) Display Settings Pop-up: (Image 4.2)
33) Please wait: (Image 4.3)
800 x 600 is a wonderful thing, however, I chose to have it time out and return to 640 x 480 for this guide.
33) Please wait: (Image 4.3)
34) Login to the Administrator account: (Image 4.4)
With the “Welcome” screen, you no longer have to hit the “Three Finger Salute” combination of Ctrl+Alt+Delete to login to the Administrator account.You did remember your password, right?!?
34) Login to the Administrator account: (Image 4.4)
35) Applying computer settings: (Image 4.5)
Please wait while the Administrator account is configured “for the first time.”No. I will not mention Windows 95 again…
35) Applying computer settings: (Image 4.5)
36) Display Settings Pop-up: (Image 4.6)
Since the initial screen resolution is set to 640 x 480, a balloon dialog appears. You may click the pop-up balloon to raise the resolution up to 800 x 600 automatically. For the rest of this guide, I chose to ignore it.
36) Display Settings Pop-up: (Image 4.6)
37) Windows XP tour: (Image 5.1)
Click the balloon dialog to start a tour of Windows XP.Even if you do not wish to see the information, you should click on the balloon to get rid of the annoyance in a timely fashion.
37) Windows XP tour: (Image 5.1)
38) Windows XP Tour dialog: (Image 5.2)
Windows XP Tour dialog popup is shown.Select the Cancel button to never see it again.
38) Windows XP Tour dialog: (Image 5.2)
39) .NET Passport Wizard: (Image 5.3)
Double-Click the Messenger Icon in the bottom right (system tray) and the “.NET Passport Wizard” dialog appears.Select Cancel to not sign up for Passport at this time.
39) .NET Passport Wizard: (Image 5.3)
40) Windows Messenger: (Image 5.4)
With the .NET Passport Wizard gone, the Windows Messenger is opened.
40) Windows Messenger: (Image 5.4)
41) Windows Messenger Tools: (Image 5.5)
Select Tools, then Options.
41) Windows Messenger Tools: (Image 5.5)
42) Messenger Preferences: (Image 5.6)
In the Options window, select the Preferences Tab.Uncheck “Run this program when Windows starts” and “Allow this program to run in the background.” Of course, if you wish to keep Windows Messenger, do not do this step.
42) Messenger Preferences: (Image 5.6)
43) Close Messenger: (Image 5.7)
Now you can select the Close button and Messenger will be unloaded from memory.
43) Close Messenger: (Image 5.7)
44) That is all! (Image 5.8)
That’s all there is to it! I hope this guide helped you out or gave you a sneak peek at what is to come. More informationabout Windows Xp Located Here!
44) That is all! (Image 5.8)
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Us k bad us file ko notepad mein open karein inshALLAH us k end mein ap ka password likha hoga
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setting mein jaein
general mein jaein
security mein jaein
phone and sim card mein jaein
Edhar aik option hoga Remote phone locking
agar ap ne ye pehly on kia hoa tha tu jo es ka password rakha tha wohi ap k memory card ka password bhi hoga. agar nahi rakha tha tu yahan koi bhi new set karein aur ap ka new remote locking message ap k memory card ka password bn jaye ga
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Ap please please market se ja kar he mobile ka mem card format karwa lein....
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Ap sb se pehly apne mobile mein FExplorer name ka File Manager Install Karein, Umeed hy ye ap ko ap net pe easily mil jaye ga. Mujhy Thread mein file attach karna nahi aata warna zarooor karta.
Us k bad apne mobile ki C drive open karein aur System ka folder open karein wahan aik file hogi mmcstore k naame se us ka name change kar k mmcstore.txt kar dein aur us file ko apne pc mein copy kar lein via bluetooth, data cable or infrared
Us k bad us file ko notepad mein open karein inshALLAH us k end mein ap ka password likha hoga
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Es mein password bhool janay k 2 option hein. aik tu ye k hum ne password lagaya aur bhool gaye. Es sorat mein yehi hl h mem card ko market se ya Kisi E-series k miobil mein laga k format karwa lein. yad rahay k es sorat mein sb data zaya ho jaye ga
Dosra msla jo en mobile k mem card mein aa jata hy wo ye k hum ne memory card pe koi password set nai kia magar set restart karny k bad ya wese he memory card password mangna shuru kar daita hy. Es tariqay mein ap baghair data loose kiye mem card ka password remove kar sakty hein ap ko karna ye hoga k mobile ka menu open karein
setting mein jaein
general mein jaein
security mein jaein
phone and sim card mein jaein
Edhar aik option hoga Remote phone locking
agar ap ne ye pehly on kia hoa tha tu jo es ka password rakha tha wohi ap k memory card ka password bhi hoga. agar nahi rakha tha tu yahan koi bhi new set karein aur ap ka new remote locking message ap k memory card ka password bn jaye ga
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Keyboard Short Keys Details
·
Almost always used as the help key, almost every program will
open the help screen when this key is pressed.
·
Enter CMOS
Setup.
·
Windows Key +
F1 would open the Microsoft Windows help and support center.
·
Open the Task Pane.
F2
·
In Windows renames a highlighted icon, file,
or folder in all versions of Windows.
·
Alt + Ctrl + F2 opens document window in Microsoft
Word.
·
Ctrl + F2 displays the print preview window in Microsoft Word.
·
Enter CMOS
Setup.
F3
·
Often opens a search feature for many programs including
Microsoft Windows when at the Windows Desktop..
·
In MS-DOS or Windows command line F3 will repeat the last
command.
·
Shift + F3 will change the text in Microsoft Word from upper to
lower case or a capital letter at the beginning of every word.
·
Windows Key +
F3 opens the Advanced find window in Microsoft Outlook.
F4
·
Open find window in Windows 95 to XP.
·
Open the address bar in Windows Explorer and Internet
Explorer.
·
Repeat the last action performed (Word 2000+)
·
Alt + F4 will close the program window currently active in
Microsoft Windows.
·
Ctrl + F4 will close the open window within the current active
window in Microsoft Windows.
F5
·
In all modern Internet browsers pressing
F5 will refresh or
reload the page or document window.
·
Open the find, replace, and go to window in Microsoft Word.
·
Starts a slideshow in PowerPoint.
F6
·
Move the cursor to the Address bar in Internet
Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and most other Internet browsers.
·
Ctrl + Shift + F6 open to another open Microsoft Word document.
F7
·
Commonly used to spell check and grammar check a document in
Microsoft programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, etc.
·
Shift + F7 runs a Thesaurus check on the word highlighted.
·
Turns on Caret browsing in Mozilla Firefox.
F8
·
Function key used to enter the Windows startup menu, commonly
used to access Windows Safe
Mode.
F9
·
Opens the Measurements toolbar in Quark 5.0.
F10
·
In Microsoft Windows activates the menu bar of
an open application.
·
Shift + F10 is the same as right-clicking on a highlighted icon, file, or
Internet link.
·
Access the hidden recovery partition on HP and Sony computers.
·
Enter CMOS
Setup.
F11
·
Full-screen mode in all modern Internet browsers.
·
Ctrl + F11 as computer is starting to access the hidden recovery partition on many Dell computers.
·
Access the hidden recovery partition on eMachines, Gateway, and Lenovo
computers.
F12
·
Open the Save as window in Microsoft Word.
·
Shift + F12 save the Microsoft Word document.
·
Ctrl + Shift + F12 prints a document in Microsoft Word.
·
Preview a page in Microsoft Expression Web
·
Open Firebug.
Tip: Earlier IBM computers also had F13 - F24 on the
keyboards. However, because these keyboards are no longer used they are not
listed on this page.
Ctrl + C or Ctrl + Insert
Copy the highlighted text
or selected item.
Ctrl + V or Shift + Insert
Paste the text or object that's in the clipboard.
Ctrl + Z and Ctrl + Y
Undo any change. For example, if you cut
text, pressing this will undo it. This can also often be pressed multiple times
to undo multiple changes. Pressing Ctrl + Y would redo the undo.
Ctrl + F
Open the Find in any
program. This includes your Internet browser to find text on the current page.
Alt + Tab or Alt + Esc
Quickly switch
between open programs moving forward.
Tip: Press Ctrl + Tab to switch between tabs in a program.
Tip: Adding the Shift key to
Alt + Tab or Ctrl + Tab will move backwards. For example, if you are pressing
Alt + Tab and pass the program you want to switch to, press Alt + Shift + Tab
to move backwards to that program.
Tip: Windows Vista and 7
users can also press the Windows
Key + Tab to switch
through open programs in a full screenshot of the Window.
Ctrl + Back space and Ctrl + Left or Right
arrow
Pressing Ctrl + Backspace will
delete a full word at a time instead of a single character.
Holding down the
Ctrl key while pressing the left or right arrow will move the cursor one word
at a time instead of one character at a time. If you wanted to highlight one
word at a time you can hold down Ctrl + Shift and then press the left or right
arrow key to move one word at a time in that direction while highlighting each
word.
Ctrl + S
While working on a
document or other file in almost every program pressing Ctrl + S will save that
file. This shortcut key should be used frequently anytime you're working on
anything important.
Ctrl + Home or Ctrl + End
Move the cursor to
the beginning or end of a document.
Ctrl + P
Print the page being
viewed. For example, the document in Microsoft Word or the web page in your
Internet browser.
Page Up, Space bar, and Page Down
Pressing either the
page up or page down key will move that page one page at a time in that
direction. When browsing the Internet pressing the space bar will also move the
page down one page at a time. If you press Shift and the Space bar the page
will go up a page at a time.
Alt + Tab
Switch between open
applications in all versions of Windows. Reverse the direction by pressing Alt + Shift + Tab at the same time.
Ctrl + Tab
Switches between
program groups, tabs, or document windows in applications that support this
feature. Reverse the direction by pressing Ctrl
+ Shift + Tab at the same
time.
Alt + double-click
Display the
properties of the object you double-click on
in Windows 95 and later. For example, doing this on a file would display its
properties.
Alt + Print Screen
Create a screen shot only
for the active program window in all versions of Windows. For example, if you
opened the calculator and did this only the calculator window would be created
as a screen shot. If just the Print Screen key is pressed the whole screen will be
made into a screen shot.
Ctrl + Alt + Del
Open the Windows
option screen for locking computer, switching user, Task Manager, etc. in later versions of
Windows. Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del
multiple times will reboot the computer.
Ctrl + Shift + Esc
Immediately bring up
the Windows Task Manager in
Windows 2000 and later.
Ctrl + Esc
Open the Windows Start menu in
most versions of Windows. In Windows 8 this will open the Start screen and
in Windows 3.x this would bring up the Task Manager.
Alt + Esc
Switch between open applications
on Taskbar in
Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Space bar
Drops down the
window control menu for the currently open Windows program in Windows 95 and
later.
Alt + Enter
Opens properties window
of selected icon or program in Windows 95 and later.
Alt + Space bar
Open the control
menu for the current window open in all versions of Windows.
Shift + Del
Will delete any file
or other object without throwing it into the Recycle Bin in
Windows 95 and later.
Hold down the Shift key
When putting in an
audio CD or other CD that uses Autoplay, holding down the Shift key will
prevent that CD from playing.
Windows function key shortcuts
Below is a listing of keyboard shortcuts that use the keyboard function keys. See our what
are F1 through F12 keys page
for a full listing of what function keys do with all other programs.
F1
Activates help for
current open application. If you're at the Windows Desktop, this will activate
the help for Windows.
F2
Renames a
highlighted icon, file,
or folder in all versions of Windows.
F3
Starts find or
search when at the Windows Desktop in
all versions of Windows.
F4
In Windows 95 and
later this opens the drive selection or address bar when browsing files in Windows Explorer.
·
Pressing Alt +
F4 closes the current open
program window without a prompt in all versions of Windows.
·
Pressing Ctrl +
F4 closes the open window
within the current active window in Microsoft Windows. This will only work in
programs that support multiple windows or tabs in the same program window.
F6
While in Windows Explorer, this will move the cursor to
different Windows Explorer pane or in Windows 7 browse available drives.
F8
Pressing F8 over and
over as the computer is booting will start the computer in Safe Mode.
F10
Activates the File
menu bar in all
versions of Windows.
·
Simulates a right-click on
selected item. This is useful if right-click is difficult or impossible using
the mouse.
Windows keyboard key shortcuts
Below is a listing of Windows keys that can be used on computers
running a Microsoft Windows 95 or later and using a keyboard with a Windows
key. In the below list of shortcuts, the Windows key is represented
by "WINKEY" and because not all these shortcuts will work in all
versions of Windows we've mentioned what versions of Windows support each
Windows key shortcut key.
All versions of Windows
WINKEY
Pressing the Windows
key alone will open or hide the Windows Start menu. In Windows 8, this will open or
hide the Start Screen.
WINKEY + F1
Open the Microsoft
Windows help and support center.
WINKEY + Pause / Break key
Open the System Properties window.
WINKEY + D
Opens the Desktop to
the top of all other windows.
WINKEY + E
Open Microsoft Windows Explorer.
WINKEY + F
Display the Windows
Search or Find feature.
WINKEY + Ctrl + F
Display the search
for computers window.
WINKEY + L
Lock the computer
and switch users if needed (Windows XP and above only).
WINKEY + M
Minimizes all
windows.
WINKEY + Shift + M
Undo the minimize
done by WINKEY + M and WINKEY + D.
WINKEY + R
Open the run window.
WINKEY + U
Open Utility Manager
or the Ease of Access
Center.
Windows XP only
WINKEY + Tab
Cycle through open
programs through the Taskbar.
Windows 7 and 8 only
WINKEY + 1-0
Pressing the Windows
key and any of the top row number keys from 1 to 0 will open the program
corresponding to the number of icon on the Taskbar. For example, if the first icon on the Taskbar was
Internet Explorer pressing WINKEY + 1 would open that program or switch to it
if already open.
WINKEY + (Plus (+) or Minus (-))
Open Windows
Magnifier and zoom in with the plus symbol (+) and zoom out with the minus
symbol (-).
·
Press the WINKEY
+ ESC to close the Magnifier
WINKEY + Home
Minimize all
windows except the active window.
WINKEY + P
Change between the
monitor and projection display types or how second screen displays computer
screen.
WINKEY + T
Set the focus on the
Taskbar icons
WINKEY + Left arrow
Shrinks the window
to 1/2 screen on the left side for side by side viewing.
WINKEY + Right arrow
Shrinks the window
to 1/2 screen on the right side for side by side viewing.
WINKEY + Up arrow
When in the side by
side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen back to full size.
WINKEY + Down arrow
Minimizes the screen.
Also, when in the side by side viewing mode, this shortcut takes the screen
back to a minimized size.
Windows 8 only
WINKEY + ,
Peek at th
e Windows Desktop.
WINKEY + .
Snap a Windows App
to the sides of the screen. Pressing it multiple times will switch between the
right and left-hand side of the screen or unsnap the app.
WINKEY + Enter
Open Windows
Narrator
WINKEY + C
Open the Charms.
WINKEY + G
Cycle through
Desktop gadgets.
WINKEY + H
Open Share in
Charms.
WINKEY + I
Open the Settings in
Charms.
WINKEY + J
Switch between
snapped apps.
WINKEY + K
Open Devices in
Charms.
WINKEY + O
Lock the screen
orientation.
WINKEY + X
Open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want to use such as Device Manager, Control Panel, Event Viewer, Command Prompt, and much more.
