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

Method 1 of 2:

Windows 8

Search for "Schedule tasks" in Windows 8 start menu, and select the one option that appears under "Settings."
Click the "Create Task" option in the Task Scheduler once the new window appears.
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.
Click on the "Triggers" tab, and then click "New." Select "At log on" where it says "Begin the task" in the new window.
Click on the "Actions" tab and hit the "New" button again. Type in "C:WindowsExplorer.exe" where it says "Program/script."
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 2 of 2:

Windows 8.1

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

Isabella Humphrey

Update 04 March 2020

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