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  3. August 2004

RE: W2K Pro: background tasks run while Windows "locked"?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: pctech-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxx / Bob Crothers
> Sent: Friday, August 13, 2004 1:12 PM
>
> Window + L doesn't work on my Win2k box either.  But it does work on my XP
> Pro box.  Another great use for the Window Key.
>
> I use Window + E for explorer a lot.  Also, Window + M for
> Minimize all and Window + Shift M for restore all.
>
> Don't forget Window + R for "Run".
>
> Any others?

Not sure.  I use all the ones you mentioned.  <g>

Once upon a time ago, I used a freeware app called WinKey that let you
assign tasks to Win-key combos.  I used Win-W for Word, Win-X for Excel, I
think Win-I for the browser.

db

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