WIn8.1 shortcut to desktop from start screen does not appear to work
I just installed my new Win8.1 computer and am gradually acclimating to it. That said, I've encountered a (minor) issue.
When I click on the windows icon on the lower-left of my screen it brings up the Start Screen (with the tiles -- I think that's what you call them) representing the various programs. One of the tiles clearly indicates that it's for my desktop -- I can even see the wallpaper I installed; however, when I click on it, it takes me back to what appears to be the application I am currently using.
How then, can i most easily access the actual desktop (from both the Start screen) and elsewhere.
Thanks,
Steve
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I guess I'm still a bit unclear (on MY end) per Win8.1 terminology.
When you say "I use the desktop". to what are you referring?
1. The screen that when you start using your new computer has maybe one or two icons on it and on which you can add icons?
2. The screen that has the tiles or whatever you call them with names such as MAIL, CALENDAR, WEATHER, etc.
3. The screen (that you access via the downarrow from #2) that contains tons of applications grouped by letter of the alphabet and "topic" area?
Thanks again.
Steve
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I checked the boxes...
but when I click on the "icon" with the desktop, it takes me back to an application.
@Rindi: I tried clicking to the right of the clock and that did what I needed to do. Thanks.
Steve
Then, what Icon and shortcut are you talking about?
Any application shortcut on the Windows Desktop will keep you in the Desktop. Again, this is where your regular applications live.
ASKER
This is the screen I mean:
With the DESKTOP icon in the lower-left, the one with the picture of the moon which is my wallpaper.
Thanks
Steve
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ASKER
Thanks.
Desktop-moon.png
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Thank you both for your help!
Steve
Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, with an emphasis on improving its user experience on tablets. In particular, these changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, the Start screen, a new platform for developing apps with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services, support for USB 3.0, Advanced Format hard drives, near field communications, and cloud computing. Additional security features were introduced, such as built-in antivirus software, integration with Microsoft SmartScreen phishing filtering service and support for UEFI Secure Boot on supported devices with UEFI firmware.
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Add a Start Menu to Windows 8
Right Click on the Taskbar
Select Toolbar, New Toolbar
Add the following content in the space provided:
%ProgramData%Microsoft\Win
Save the toolbar. It should call itself Programs.
Everything you need is now in Programs on the taskbar.
Read my article on ways to improve Windows 8. I have been using it now for about 2 years.
https://www.experts-exchange.com/OS/Microsoft_Operating_Systems/Windows/A_16620-Ways-to-improve-Windows-8.html