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Wednesday, April 23, 2014


Did You Know There Is A Way To Boot Directly To Your Desktop With Windows 8.1

Windows 8 caused quite a stir for the average PC user when it started shipping with new PC's mid to late 2012.  When Microsoft decided to introduce a Start Screen instead of a Start Menu, it had users shaking their heads and asking "Where is my Desktop?". 

With the upgrade of 8.1, you can have your Desktop back again!  When the computer boots up to start screen, click on the tile called Desktop. This brings you to your desktop.  Look for the Taskbar. The Taskbar is the little ribbon that runs along the bottom of the screen in the Desktop.


Right click the Taskbar then click on Properties.  On the Navigation tab under start screen, check off When I Sign In or Close All Apps on Screen, Go To The Desktop Instead of Start.  Make sure everything else in the Start Screen Section is unchecked.  Then hit okay.  Next time you start your computer it will boot up yo your desktop.


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