Windows 8 keyboard shortcuts
- Press the Windows key to open the Start screen or switch to the Desktop (if open).
- Press the Windows key + D will open the Windows Desktop.
- Press the Windows key + . to pin and unpin Windows apps on the side of the screen.
- Press the Windows key + X to open the power user menu, which gives you access to many of the features most power users would want (e.g. Device Manager and Command Prompt).
- Press the Windows key + C to open the Charms.
- Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings, which is the same Settings found in Charms.
- Press and hold the Windows key + Tab to show open apps.
- Press the Windows key + Print screen to create a screen shot, which is automatically saved into your My Pictures folder.
Common Desktop issues and its solutions
- Windows Re-Booting :
Reason : It might be due to VIUS or sometime even due to the RAM.
Solution : Better Format your Desktop and if it is due to RAM, Just remove it and try to clean the RAM slot and refit the RAM once again. Even then if the problem is not recovered, better call the technician and replace it with a new RAM.
- Continuous 3 Beep Sound in Computer :
- Launch Start up Repair :
- No Audio Output :
- No Display during start up :
- Slow Processing speed :
- CD/DVD Drive ejecting issue :
Note : Its advisable to place an empty CD/DVD always for preventing from this issue.