Here are some useful and easy Windows XP shortcut keys for all operations:
CTRL + C: Copy
CTRL + X: Cut
CTRL + V: Paste
CTRL + Z: Undo
DELETE: Delete
SHIFT + DELETE: Delete selected item permanently (bypasses Recycle Bin)
CTRL while dragging an item: Copy the selected item
CTRL + SHIFT while dragging an item: Create a shortcut to the selected item
F2 key: Rename the selected item
CTRL + RIGHT ARROW: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word
CTRL + LEFT ARROW: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
CTRL + DOWN ARROW: Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph
CTRL + UP ARROW: Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
CTRL + SHIFT + any arrow key: Highlight a block of text
SHIFT + any arrow key: Select multiple items or text
CTRL + A: Select all
F3 key: Search for a file or folder
ALT + ENTER: View properties of the selected item
ALT + F4: Close the active item or quit the active program
ALT + SPACEBAR: Open the shortcut menu for the active window
CTRL + F4: Close the active document (in programs with multiple open documents)
ALT + TAB: Switch between open items
ALT + ESC: Cycle through items in the order they were opened
F6 key: Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F4 key: See the list of the address bar in My Computer or Windows Explorer
SHIFT + F10: Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
ALT + SPACEBAR: Display the system menu of the active window
CTRL + ESC: Display the Start menu
These shortcuts help improve productivity and ease of navigation within Windows XP.