How to Skip the Start Screen on Windows 8

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If you don't like the Start Screen on Windows 8 computer, then follow this tutorial to learn how to skip the Start Screen so you can go directly to your desktop. It is handy for computers that don't have touch screen or if you just prefer to use the desktop instead of the Start Screen.

Prerequisite: Make sure your Windows version is 8.1

If you have 8 instead of 8.1, you can get a free upgrade in the Windows Store.

This tutorial only works if your Windows version is 8.1 because the options are only available in Windows 8.1.

Video Tutorial

Steps

Right click on your Taskbar
Left click on “Properties”
Click on “Navigation”
Check “When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start” under the “Start screen” section
Click on “Apply”
Click on “Ok”