How to Skip Metro And Boot Straight Into The Desktop [Windows 8]

Step 1: Right-click on the Windows 8.1 taskbar, then choose Properties. Step 2: Click on the Navigation tab, then under the Start screen section, check the box next to "When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start."

How do I change boot options in Windows 8?
How do I exit the boot menu in Windows 8?
How do I use multiple desktops in Windows 8?
How do I get to advanced boot options in Windows 8?
Can I only start Windows in Safe Mode?
How do I get into boot settings?
How do I start in safe mode without F8?
How do I get multiple desktops?
How do I start a new desktop in Windows 8?
Can you have multiple desktops on Windows 10?
How can I boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode?
When should I press F8 on startup?
What is the F12 boot menu?

How do I change boot options in Windows 8?

How to Edit Windows 8 Boot Options

Hold the Windows key + I.
Click on Change PC Settings.
Now click on General Options and then on Restart Now (that's under Advanced Setup)
Don't worry, your system won't reboot but you will get a blue boot options menu instead.

How do I exit the boot menu in Windows 8?

For Windows 8 systems, go to F8 on Windows 8. On some computer models, pressing ESC and F8 , while your computer boots, should make your computer boot into the Advanced Boot Options screen: Restart your computer. As soon as your computer boots, press ESC and F8.

How do I use multiple desktops in Windows 8?

Right-click the Dexpot taskbar icon > Settings. Select the number of desired desktops at the top. Organize your windows. To organize your programs and windows into different desktops, right-click the Dexpot taskbar icon and select "Desktop Windows." Then, drag-and-drop programs from one workspace to another.

How do I get to advanced boot options in Windows 8?

To restart your computer into the Advanced startup options menu please go to the Windows 8 Start Screen and type Advanced. When the search results appear click on the Settings category as shown below. Now click on the option labeled Advanced startup options and you will be brought to the General PC Settings screen.

Can I only start Windows in Safe Mode?

a) Restart your computer and start pressing the F8 key on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured for booting to multiple operating systems, you can press the F8 key when the Boot Menu appears. b) Use the arrow keys to choose Start Windows Normally in the Windows Advanced Boot Menu Options and then press ENTER.

How do I get into boot settings?

Configuring the boot order

Turn on or restart the computer.
While the display is blank, press the f10 key to enter the BIOS settings menu. The BIOS settings menu is accessible by pressing the f2 or the f6 key on some computers.
After opening the BIOS, go to the boot settings. ...
Follow the on-screen instructions to change the boot order.

How do I start in safe mode without F8?

Start Windows 10 in Safe Mode

Right-click on the Start button and click on Run.
On Run Command Window, type msconfig and click on OK.
On the next screen, click on the Boot tab, select Safe Boot with Minimal option and click on OK.
On the pop-up that appears, click on the Restart option.

How do I get multiple desktops?

To create multiple desktops:

On the taskbar, select Task view > New desktop .
Open the apps you want to use on that desktop.
To switch between desktops, select Task view again.

How do I start a new desktop in Windows 8?

Can you have multiple desktops on Windows 10?

The Task View pane in Windows 10 allows you to add an unlimited number of virtual desktops quickly and easily. You can manage the view of your virtual desktop, and move applications to different desktops, show windows on all desktops or close pages on a selected desktop.

How can I boot Windows 8 in Safe Mode?

1 Option 1: If you are not signed in to Windows, click on the power icon, press and hold Shift, and click Restart. Option 2: ...
3 Select Advanced options.
5 Select the option of your choice; for safe mode press 4 or F4.
6 A different start-up settings with appear, select Restart. Your PC will restart in safe mode.

When should I press F8 on startup?

Do one of the following:

If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. ...
If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to start in safe mode, and then press F8.

What is the F12 boot menu?

The BIOS update can be initiated from inside Windows. If a Dell computer is unable to boot into the operating system, BIOS update can be initiated using the F12 One Time Boot menu. Most Dell computers manufactured after 2012 have this function and you can confirm by booting the computer to the F12 One Time Boot Menu.