How can I boot directly to desktop & more...??

Discussion in 'Windows 8' started by Rickkins, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. Rickkins

    Rickkins MDL Senior Member

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    As per title, I want this thing to boot directly into desktop. I have absolutely no need for the metro nonsense whatsoever.

    Also, how can I disable that stupid charms bar.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Rickkins

    Rickkins MDL Senior Member

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    Ok thanks I tried that fix, both options... didn't work.
     
  3. _spinner_

    _spinner_ MDL Addicted

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    MS will force users to use that metro crap.... so this workaround do not work anymore....
    .... but, if you do not mind, instead of creating a .scf file, create the same procedure for explorer.exe, after logon, you have desktop explorer at first, (minimized will be better) and you will no see anymore the kill your eyes full non mixable crapping unuseless metro start screen
    If you install classic shell(sometimes it do not load at startup grrrrr:eek::eek:) you will forget that rubbish UI and enjoy desktop experience:D:D:D
     
  4. Dave-UK

    Dave-UK MDL Junior Member

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    I've added a run command to the registry to fix the Classic Shell's flakey start:

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
    "Classic Shell"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Classic Shell\\ClassicStartMenu.exe\""
     
  5. bjf2000

    bjf2000 MDL Expert

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    The scf method above is puzzling. I've been using it for the last couple months. Some boots it works, some not. It's random-seeming.
     
  6. GrandmaJ

    GrandmaJ MDL Novice

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    When I am on desktop when I shut down or restart, it opens to desktop when it boots on again. It remembers where it was! And give the Metro a fair try - you might learn to like it.:rolleyes:
     
  7. Rickkins

    Rickkins MDL Senior Member

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    Would such a trick be a viable solution to starting directly in desktop...??

    Ifso, what would the key look like...??

    Thanks.
     
  8. Dave-UK

    Dave-UK MDL Junior Member

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    I've tried several methods to hit the Desktop running but none seem to work reliably.
    I just put up with the Metro rubbish at boot up and then select the Desktop from there. :(
    Hopefully somebody will come up with a hack soon.
     
  9. venu

    venu MDL Addicted

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    Resuming from hibernate takes me directly to the desktop.
     
  10. Rickkins

    Rickkins MDL Senior Member

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    True, but on my machine, for some reason it wakes from hibernate all by itself.
     
  11. 100

    100 MDL Expert

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    Sounds like a bad driver that doesn't do power management correctly.
     
  12. venu

    venu MDL Addicted

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    Open an elevated command prompt and type:

    powercfg -lastwake

    Hit Enter. Tell us what it returns.
     
  13. Rickkins

    Rickkins MDL Senior Member

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    will do.....
     
  14. DM-moinmoin

    DM-moinmoin MDL Junior Member

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    #15 DM-moinmoin, Jun 6, 2012
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    I have found a better way to boot directly into desktop.
    Sorry it's in german. But you can translate it.
    Code:
    **********.de/wiki/index.php/Ohne_den_Metrostyle_starten_-_was_muss_ich_einstellen%3F
     
  15. venu

    venu MDL Addicted

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    #16 venu, Jun 6, 2012
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    Nope, doesnt work. The only method that works is creating a task for loading the .sfc file. One can randomly enter abs.sfc in the task scheduler (without even creating the darned file) and it it works. Only downside is it opens explorer in libraries view instead of plain desktop.
     
  16. DM-moinmoin

    DM-moinmoin MDL Junior Member

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    It works fine for me with the *.vbs, without a open explorer.
     
  17. Jessica Alba

    Jessica Alba MDL Expert

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    #18 Jessica Alba, Jun 6, 2012
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    .vbs didn't work for me but the scf works
     
  18. Mazrim Taim

    Mazrim Taim MDL Member

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    Is there still a 2-3 second delay during which you see the start screen? Like with the method for Consumer Preview?

    Because if there's still a delay... hitting the desktop tile will be quicker. ;)
     
  19. bjf2000

    bjf2000 MDL Expert

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    #20 bjf2000, Jun 6, 2012
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    The new method in the German article for CP works great (scheduled task variant).

    And you disabled the Classic Shell Service, which is what's supposed to start it reliably but doesn't? I'm surprised that the Run method works any better.