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The Trick for Windows 8 to Boot Straight Into the Desktop

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The Trick for Windows 8 to Boot Straight Into the Desktop is easier to understand when the core ideas are paired with practical examples. The sections below explain the topic clearly, highlight useful steps, and point out details that can prevent common errors.

Besides "cutting off" the Start menu, when starting, Windows 8 will display the metro screen instead of the desktop screen as previous versions also cause many "discomfort" to the user. Therefore, we will guide you how to "catch" Windows 8 running straight to the desktop every time you start.

Way 1

Step 1 : Hover over the top right corner and select Search

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Step 2 : In the Search window, click Settings and enter Schedule

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Step 3 : In the left pane of the screen, select Schedule Tasks

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Step 4 : At the Task Scheduler task management window, select Task Scheduler Library in the left column, then select Create Basic Task in the right column.

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Step 5 : In the Create Basic Task Wizard dialog box, you will proceed to declare the name for the new task, the example here is Start to Desktop > Next.

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Step 6 : In the Trigger section, select When I log on > Next

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Step 7 : Action item select Start a program > Next

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Step 8 : Enter explorer in Program / Script > Next box

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Step 9 : Click Finish to complete the process.

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Then proceed to reboot the machine and see the results.

Method 2

Step 1 : Open the Notepad editor and copy the following code

[pullquote] [Shell] Command = 2 IconFile = explorer.exe, 3 [Taskbar] Command = ToggleDesktop [/ pullquote]

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Step 2 : Save the file as a .SCF format. This step is quite important because if you don't do it correctly, you will save it as a .TXT file that doesn't work.

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Step 3 : Copy the newly created SCF file to the following directory: C: Users AppData RoamingMicrosoft Windows StartMenuProgramsStartup , which is the name of the user in use.

Then restart the computer and see the results.

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Good luck!

FAQ

What should you know about way 1?

Step 1: Hover over the top right corner and select Search.

What should you know about method 2?

Step 1: Open the Notepad editor and copy the following code.

What is The Trick for Windows 8 to Boot Straight Into the Desktop?

Besides "cutting off" the Start menu, when starting, Windows 8 will display the metro screen instead of the desktop screen as previous versions also cause many "discomfort" to the user.

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