Windows 8.1: Start directly in the desktop
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One of the most interesting features in Windows 8.1 is starting directly on the desktop. We show you how you can skip the tile start screen when starting up.
Windows 8.1: Boot directly to the desktop
- Right-click on the taskbar (in desktop mode) and select "Properties" from the context menu.
- Go to the "Navigation" tab above.
- In the "Home" category, you must now tick the "Show the desktop instead of the home page when logging in or closing all apps" (see image).
- If you click the "OK" button below, you will be immediately on the desktop the next time you start Windows.
