I thought this solution by KNARZ would get quite popular but apparently it didn’t get much attention, maybe because not enough people are using Windows Codename Desktop-Users’-Insult. So in case you are using this horrible OS or for poor folks who get it accidentally or on purpose when it goes on sale, try this:
Login directly to Desktop in Windows 8 (Bypass Metro UI) like Windows Server 2012
Mind you, it requires re-activation. If you don’t wish to re-activate Windows, it’s best to install this when you install a fresh copy of Windows 8 and before you activate it / before Windows 8 auto-activates itself. If you don’t want Windows 8 being oversmart and auto-activating itself, see this guide by Chris123NT.
I considered it, but the unclear procedure made me pause. Ultimately I realized I don't really need it.
ReplyDeleteSkipping the Start Screen cleanly would be nice, but it can be skipped in more mundane ways with the only disadvantage a momentary peek of the screen.
But mainly, it doesn't matter most of the time since it doesn't show on wake up from hibernation, which is the usual case.