How to access the classic desktop in Windows 8.1

A few days ago we told you that Microsoft had included in the Windows 8.1 update many of the changes that users had requested, and We offered you three reasons to upgrade to Windows 8.1. One of these enhancements is the ability to access the classic desktop and its Start button without going through the Windows 8.1 app tile.

We show you how to access the classic Windows 8.1 desktop for those who don't need, or aren't used to the Modern UI interface , they can enjoy and get the most out of their devices.In addition, you can configure different parameters, thus achieving a user experience that adjusts to your tastes and needs.

Go directly to the classic desktop

The truth is that the system configuration process so that when starting Windows 8.1 we go directly to the desktop is extremely simple From the mosaic Start menu icons, click on the desktop icon and once on it, we will right click on the taskbar found at the bottom of the the screen to select the option Properties .

The window will open Properties of the taskbar and navigation where in the Navigation tab, we must mark the option: When sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start .All we have to do is click on OK and the next time we start the system we will directly access the classic desktop.

If you also want to speed up the boot process of your computer by not having to enter your password every time you log in, you simply have to follow a few simple steps to bypass that requirement and log in automatically.

The Start button and other classic desktop setup options

Also from the Navigation section of the Properties window of the taskbar and navigation that we have talked about in the previous section, we can access different configuration options that will allow us from selecting the behavior of the corners on the classic desktop, even changing the Start menu to show the list of applications instead of the tile, or checking the option that will make us see our desktop background also on the Start menu.

Other novelties of Windows 8.1 is that it brings back the Start button on the Desktop Although it is not exactly the same as previous ones versions of Windows, it offers us certain configuration options that will be familiar to us, providing us with the convenience of accessing different system functions and applications.

To begin with, by right-clicking on the Start button, in addition to the File Explorer, we will have one-click options for administration that previously we could only access through keyboard shortcuts or by navigating through the different menus of the Control Panel .

As you can see, there are several changes as far as the desktop is concerned, that Microsoft has introduced in Windows 8.1 to satisfy a greater number of users. We can opt for the attractive Modern UI interface, or change the appearance of our desktop for another that is more familiar and comfortable. And you, which desk do you prefer? Do you think any other change is necessary or are you missing a function?

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