Enable Windows 8.1 Boot to Desktop
Configure Windows 8.1 to boot to desktop instead of Start Screen.
John Savill
July 4, 2013
1 Min Read
Q: How do I enable boot to desktop in Windows 8.1?
A: Windows 8.1 allows a machine to boot directly to the desktop instead of the Start Screen after logon. To make the change, perform the following:
Right-click the Task Bar and select Properties.
Select the Navigation tab.
Under the Start Screen area, select Go to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in.
Click OK.
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