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

Windows 8 is different from previous versions in that you start in a new Start screen instead of going straight to the desktop after turning your computer on. You can change this and set your computer to go straight to desktop (just like...
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Windows 8

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    Search for "Schedule tasks" in Windows 8 start menu, and select the one option that appears under "Settings."
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    Click the "Create Task" option in the Task Scheduler once the new window appears.
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    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.
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    Click on the "Triggers" tab, and then click "New." Select "At log on" where it says "Begin the task" in the new window.
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    Click on the "Actions" tab and hit the "New" button again. Type in "C:WindowsExplorer.exe" where it says "Program/script."
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    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.
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Windows 8.1

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    Right-click on an empty area of your taskbar, and click on the "Properties" option.
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    Click on the Navigation tab.
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    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".
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    Click the "Apply" button in the bottom right corner of the dialog box.
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    Click Ok button.
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