Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn more about the desktop view in Windows 8. On the right side of the taskbar, you will see the date and time. There will also be shortcuts to different settings, like Internet settings and sound volume. When you open a program or file, it will appear on the taskbar, and you can easily switch between different programs by selecting them on the taskbar. Some programs will have shortcuts on the taskbar for easy access. When you double-click a folder, it will open in a specialized program called File Explorer also known as Windows Explorer.
This allows you to navigate to the specific folder or file you want. The desktop background , or wallpaper , allows you to personalize your computer. You can choose a built-in background or use one of your own images. You can keep folders , files , and shortcuts on the desktop so they'll be easily accessible. When you delete a file, it is moved to the Recycle Bin. This allows you to recover the file if you change your mind. To permanently delete the file, you will need to empty the Recycle Bin.
In Windows 8, you'll click the Start button to return to the Start screen. In Windows 7 and earlier versions, you'll click the Start button to open the Start menu. To work with the files and folders on your computer, you'll use the File Explorer app. In File Explorer, you can navigate to different folders , open files , delete files , and more. If you want to access your files from any computer, you may want to store your files online in the cloud.
To learn more, check out our lesson on Using OneDrive with Windows 8. If you see the file you want, you can double-click it. Otherwise, you can use the Navigation pane on the left side of the window to select a different location.
Windows 8 uses a Recycle Bin to prevent you from accidentally deleting files. When you delete a file, it is simply moved to the Recycle Bin. If you change your mind, you can move the file back to its original location. If you're sure you want to permanently delete the file, you will need to empty the Recycle Bin. For more tips on working with files, check out our lesson on Managing Your Files and Folders.
While many applications run exclusively in the Start screen, you'll also need to know how to open apps from the Desktop view. If you've used previous versions of Windows before, this should feel more familiar. By default, only a few apps will have icons on the taskbar. You can pin your favorite apps to the taskbar, which will create a convenient shortcut to the app from the Desktop view.
Not all apps can be pinned to the taskbar. Apps that are designed to run from the Start screen, such as Messaging and Calendar , can only be pinned to the Start screen. Windows 8 uses several Desktop effects that make it easier to multi-task and work with multiple windows. These were known as Aero effects in older versions of Windows.
The desktop effects include Snap, Peek, Shake, and Flip. Snap allows you to resize open windows quickly, which is especially convenient whenever you're working with multiple windows at the same time. You can also use Snap to maximize a window. Simply click and drag the window until the cursor reaches the top of the screen, then release the mouse. You can view your open windows on the taskbar by using Peek.
Simply hover the mouse over an icon in the taskbar, and a thumbnail preview of open windows will appear. Once the Windows 8 code was finalized, that particular shortcut was no longer recognized by the operating system. Whether Microsoft did that on purpose or whether the contents of the SCF represented legacy code that was never intended to be a in the final code is unknown.
In any case, it seemed there would be no way to get Windows 8 to boot to the desktop without a third-party tool, such as Stardock's Start8 utility, which, once installed, bypasses the Start Screen as well as revives the Start Menu. Convinced that there had to be another way to make Windows 8 boot to the desktop using a scheduled task, I began experimenting with different shortcuts and executables. Then, it dawned on me that explorer. I figured that if anything could trump the Start Screen, it would be explorer.
So I tried it and found that it worked. During my experimentation with this technique, I haven't found any serious side effects or other problems. However, that doesn't mean that sometime down the road, Microsoft might release a patch that will disable or even invalidate this technique. Catch up with all of TechRepublic's Windows 8 tips on our focus page. Keep in mind that when you see the File Explorer window targeted on Libraries, the Documents Music, Pictures, and Video icons may shuffle around a bit.
The reason for this is because when the File Explorer window appears on the screen, the operating system is still doing a bit of housework in the background. Depending on how you launch your applications, you can now launch them right from the desktop. For example, if you chose to pin your application icons to the Taskbar, then they are readily available. Would you prefer to have Windows 8 boot straight to the desktop?
Will you use this technique to make Windows 8 boot straight to the desktop? As always, if you have comments or information to share about this topic, please take a moment to drop by the TechRepublic Community Forums and let us hear from you. Greg Shultz is a freelance Technical Writer.
Previously, he has worked as Documentation Specialist in the software industry, a Technical Support Specialist in educational industry, and a Technical Journalist in the computer publishing industry.
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