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How to Find Programs in Windows 8

Computers and devices running on Windows 8 have a unique appearance and design compared to devices running earlier versions of Windows. Windows 8 programs and applications can be located by either searching the Modern Interface or...

Method 1 of 4:

Searching the Modern Interface

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    Press the WIN + C keys at the same time using your keyboard. This will display the Charms menu.
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    Click on 'Search,' then type the name of the program you're searching for.
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    Click on the program when it displays in search results.
Method 2 of 4:

Searching the Desktop

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    Press the WIN + D keys at the same time to access the Windows 8 desktop.[1]
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    Press the WIN + R keys at the same time, then type your search criteria into the dialog box.
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    Press 'Enter' to execute your search. Windows 8 will search for installed programs and apps that match your search criteria.
Method 3 of 4:

Using File Explorer on the Desktop

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    Press the WIN + D keys at the same time to access the Windows 8 desktop.
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    Click on the 'Folder' icon displayed in the taskbar. This will open a new session of File Explorer.
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    Click on the 'Search libraries' field, then type the name of the program you're searching for.
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    Select the program when it displays in search results.[2]
Method 4 of 4:

Browsing Apps

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    Right-click on your Windows 8 desktop from the Start screen.
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    Click on 'All Apps' displayed at the bottom right corner of your screen. A list of all installed programs will display on-screen in alphabetical order.
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    Select the program when it displays in search results.
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