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How do I get my desktop back to normal Windows 8?

by Lennon Wade

How do I get my desktop back to normal Windows 8?

Press the < Windows > key to access the Desktop view. Right-click on the task bar at the bottom of the screen and select Properties. Click the Navigation tab, then check the box next to Go to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in.

How do I change my desktop layout?

How to change a desktop’s layout on a mobile device (Android):

  1. Open your Desktop.com app.
  2. Tap Expand menu button.
  3. Tap a desktop which you want to work with.
  4. Navigate to the Apps section. Tap Layout button and switch between different views.

How do I change my desktop on Windows 8?

How do I enlarge my desktop screen?

Click on the Windows button to bring up start menu. Click on Appearance and Personalization. Under Display, click on Make text and other items larger or smaller. Adjust the magnification settings of Smaller (100%), Medium (125%) or Larger (150%).

How do I make my computer screen look better?

Getting the best display on your monitor

  1. Open Screen Resolution by clicking the Start button. , clicking Control Panel, and then, under Appearance and Personalization, clicking Adjust screen resolution.
  2. Click the drop-down list next to Resolution. Check for the resolution marked (recommended).

How to boot to the desktop in Windows 8.1?

After booting Windows 8.1 (here’s how to get the preview if you don’t already have it),click the Desktop tile to…

  • Right-click any open area in the taskbar,then click Properties .
  • Click the Navigation tab,then check the box next to Go to the desktop instead of Start when I sign in .
  • Click OK,then reboot. Windows should plunk you right into Desktop.

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