Here you can find Windows 8.1 specific Registry Tweaks: Code: Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 ; Enable Metro Apps to Work on In-Built Administrator Account with UAC Prompt Disabled (Requires Reboot) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] "EnableLUA"=dword:00000001 "FilterAdministratorToken"=dword:00000001 "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:00000000 "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"=dword:00000000 "PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:00000000 ; Apply Thin Windows Borders [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics] "BorderWidth"="2" "PaddedBorderWidth"="2" ; Disable the Lock Screen [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization] "NoLockScreen"=dword:00000001 ; Disable New App Toast Notification [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "NoNewAppAlert"=dword:00000001 ; Disable Charms Bar and the Apps Switcher [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\EdgeUI] "DisableCharmsHint"=dword:00000001 "DisableTRcorner"=dword:00000001 "DisableTLcorner"=dword:00000001 ; Reduce Distance to Drag Close Metro Apps and Speed Up Closing Metro Apps [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Switcher] "CloseDwellTimeout"=dword:0000012c "MouseCloseThresholdPercent"=dword:00000050 "TouchCloseThresholdPercent"=dword:00000050 ; Go to the Desktop instead of Start when I Sign in [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage] "OpenAtLogon"=dword:00000000 ; Show Desktop Background as Start Screen Background [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Accent] "MotionAccentId_v1.00"=dword:000000db ; Show the Apps View Automatically when I go to Start [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage] "MakeAllAppsDefault"=dword:00000001 ; List Desktop Apps First in the Apps View when it's Sorted by Category [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartPage] "DesktopFirst"=dword:00000001 ; Don't Replace Command Prompt with Windows PowerShell On the WinX Menu [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "DontUsePowerShellOnWinX"=dword:00000001 ; Change Sky Drive Brand Name to Microsoft Drive Brand Name [HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SkyDriveOptIn] "Brand"=dword:00000001 ; Change LogonUI and Startscreen Default Background Color [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Accent] "StartColor"=dword:fff09c00 "AccentColor"=dword:ffb76900 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Accent] "DefaultStartColor"=dword:fff09c00 ; Disable Backup for Windows 8.1 Apps [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSync] "EnableBackupForWin8Apps"=dword:00000000 ; Change Default Windows 8.1 Apps Install Folder [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Appx] "PackageRoot"=C:\WindowsApps ; Disable Windows 8.1 Apps Store Feature [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore] "RemoveWindowsStore"=dword:00000001 ; Disable Windows 8.1 Apps and Store related Services (Default value is 3) [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\AllUserInstallAgent] "Start"=dword:00000004 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\SystemEventsBroker] "Start"=dword:00000004 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\TimeBroker] "Start"=dword:00000004 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\WSService] "Start"=dword:00000004 ; Turn off The Let Me Teach You About Metro Tutorial Tips [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EdgeUI] "DisableHelpSticker"=dword:00000001 ; Remove Desktop Link from My Computer [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}] ; Remove Documents Link from My Computer [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}] ; Remove Downloads Link from My Computer [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}] ; Remove Music Link from My Computer [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}] ; Remove Pictures Link from My Computer [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}] ; Remove Videos Link from My Computer [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}] ; Windows Explorer Ribbon Quick Access Toolbar Settings [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Ribbon] 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This is for Showing desktop apps first when you choose category order in start menu: Code: "DesktopFirst"=dword:00000001 Value must be 1 to restore command prompt: Code: "DontUsePowerShellOnWinX"=dword:00000000 and this is to "Show desktop background on start screen": Code: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Accent] "MotionAccentId_v1.00"=dword:000000DB
Thanks for this this DisableCharmsHint is what i was seeking, its quite useful as it don't completely disable the charms bar from top right corner and only show it when mouse reaches on first button of it i.e. search button, previously every time i close full screen desktop app it shows the charms bar which was annoying for me.
Yes, while typing just forgot to separate it.. thanks for the "Show desktop background on stat screen" Tweak..
Any registry tweak to disable the Start button in Windows 8.1 and use the old Windows 8 desktop look?
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] "RollBackToWindows8Build9200"=dword:00000001
Code: ; Disable Charms Bar and the Apps Switcher [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\EdgeUI] "DisableCharmsHint"=dword:00000001 "DisableTRcorner"=dword:00000001 "DisableTLcorner"=dword:00000001 "StartIsBack" has the ability to disable "CharmsBar" (top right corner) and "App-Switcher" (top left corner) only on desktop but keep these on start menu. Do there exist registry entry's to do the same ?
LOL, it says right there in the key name. And now, seriously, is there any way to remove the Start button completely?
Anyone facing problems with applying the tweaks through oobe.cmd or setupcomplete.cmd.. some tweaks gets applied and some won't.. Also anyone know how to run metro apps with UAC Disabled..
God damn you made me look like such a fool... I was actually discussing this with the creator of StartIsBack. OMG. xD
OMG. I guess there must be an option to hide the Start button because some Start Menu alternatives can do that already. Start8 for instance has an option to hide the Start button and replace it with its own button.