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Can I change the Windows 8.1 startup behavior to open either the desktop or the Start screen?
• On the Windows 8.1 operating system, you can set the computer to open either the desktop or the Start
screen by default. To set the default startup screen, do the following:
1. On the desktop, move your pointer to the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and right-click on
the taskbar.
2. Click Properties. The Taskbar and Navigation properties window is displayed.
3. On the Navigation tab, locate the Start screen section, and then do one of the following:
– To set the desktop as your default startup screen, select When I sign in or close all apps on a
screen, go to the desktop instead of Start so a check is visible.
– To set the Start screen as your default startup screen, remove the check from the When I sign in
or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start checkbox.
4. Click OK to save the new setting.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this
online help when necessary.
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"Installing a new operating system" on page 71
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"Computer stops responding" on page 129
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"Power problems" on page 141
Getting help about the Windows operating system
The Windows help information system provides you with detailed information about using the Windows
operating system to help you get the most of your computer. To access the Windows help information
system, do one of the following:
• For Windows 7: Open the Start menu, and then click Help and Support.
• For Windows 8.1: Move your pointer to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to display
the charms. Then click Settings ➙ Help. Additionally, the Windows 8.1 operating system provides a
Help+Tips application that you can open from the Start screen or Apps screen.
• For Windows 10: Open the Start menu, and then click Get started. Additionally, you can search from the
taskbar to find help, apps, files, settings, and so on.
Using the multi-touch screen
This topic provides instructions on how to use the multi-touch screen that is available on some models.
Note: Your computer screen might look different from the following illustrations.
The following table introduces some frequently used gestures.
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Chapter 2
Using your computer
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