How to Go Straight to Desktop When You Sign in on Windows 8

This updated guide examines How to Go Straight to Desktop When You Sign in on Windows 8 and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 2:

Windows 8

1. Search for "Schedule tasks" in Windows 8 start menu, and select the one option that appears under "Settings. "
2. Click the "Create Task" option in the Task Scheduler once the new window appears.
3. Give the task a name, like "Show Desktop. " Make sure you select "Windows 8" where it says "Configure for" at the bottom of the window.
4. Click on the "Triggers" tab, and then click "New. " Select "At log on" where it says "Begin the task" in the new window.
5. Click on the "Actions" tab and hit the "New" button again. Type in "C:WindowsExplorer.exe" where it says "Program/script."
6. Click "OK," to create the task. It should now be live. Check back in the Task Scheduler to make sure the task is now there.

Method 2of 2:

Windows 8.1

1. Right-click on an empty area of your taskbar, and click on the "Properties" option.
2. Click on the Navigation tab.
3. Click the checkbox to the left of "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the Desktop instead of Start".
4. Click the "Apply" button in the bottom right corner of the dialog box.
5. Click Ok button.