Closing multiple windows

[raybro]

I think I'm having a senior moment.

It seems to me that once upon a time I could close all open windows with a single keyboard command. But try as I might, I simply cannot remember how it was done.

Any advice out there... System specs are in my sig.

 

[Dingenium]

It is called "the restart button" or "the power button."

Actually, Microsoft says it is: Ctrl + F4

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q126449

 

[raybro]

I just knew when I posted the question, someone would come up with that

Thanks for the help. Hate those "senior"moments, but it's better than the alternative.

 

[raybro]

Hi Dingenium... Tried Ctrl+F4. That closes the current browser window. I'm looking for a keyboard command that will close ALL open windows, regardless of what application they are in.

Yeah, yeah, I know, restart.

 

[RandyG]

Holding down the Ctrl+F4, instead of just tapping them will simulate a shut down command, which will close all open windows, but . . .

try this freeware utility instead

CloseAll

 

[LONGHAIR]

Ctrl + W will close open windows one at a time, just keep tapping.

 

[raybro]

Thanks RandyG... That little utility does exactly what I wanted.

After a session online where I was supplying help to others with HJT, I would have a number of NotePad windows open (canned responses) plus SpyWareBlaster, TK's BHO list and multiple browser windows open. When I was finished, I was having to manually close them one at a time... What a pain Can't believe an OS doesn't have something to do that built in.

Thanks loads...

 

[RandyG]

you're welcome

 

[LONGHAIR]

...............It was RandyG who had the utility you liked not me.
No comment about the hair thing Randy


Ok so you guys edit your posts and leave mine here like a orphan...........

 

[RandyG]

heheh . . . i edited mine after I saw that Ray had changed your name for mine!!!

 

[LONGHAIR]

Twisting in the breeze like the last leaf on a tree.....................

 

[raybro]

I just get so excited when I find (or someone points out) a utility that makes my life easier, my mind (assuming I have one at my age) gets things (like names) all mixed up. Doesn't diminish my gratitude one iota.

Thanks again RandyG... or LONGHAIR... or someone..

 

[buf]

CLOSEALL
Yeah, thanks Ray err I mean LONGHAIR (*&^% I mean Randy for that great utility. It works it great.