- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- August 12th, 2014
Microsoft Highlights Boot to Desktop as Key Windows 8.1 Feature – Video
Redmond says that this particular option makes the OS much friendlier
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- April 11th, 2014
Microsoft Confirms That All Windows 8.1 Update PCs Are Booting Straight to the Desktop
The company revealed in a blog post that boot to desktop behavior has been updated
- Software Blog
- By Bogdan Popa
- April 7th, 2014
Microsoft Confirms That Boot to Desktop Remains Customizable in Windows 8.1 Update
A company representative says that users will still be allowed to choose
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- April 3rd, 2014
Microsoft Confirms Boot to Desktop Changes in Windows 8.1 Update
Some devices will boot directly to desktop from the get-go, the company said
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- February 8th, 2014
The Boot-to-Desktop Saga Continues in Leaked Windows 8.1 Update 1 Builds
Nobody knows for sure whether Microsoft is planning to change boot-to-desktop behavior
- Software Blog
- By Bogdan Popa
- February 7th, 2014
New Windows 8.1 Update 1 Screenshot Leaked, Boot to Desktop Turned On by Default
The update won’t be here before April, sources say
- Software Blog
- By Bogdan Popa
- February 6th, 2014
Microsoft Might Allow Windows 8.1 Update 1 to Ship with Boot-to-Desktop Turned On
Report claims that Redmond is working on a policy change for partners
- Software Blog
- By Bogdan Popa
- February 3rd, 2014
Windows 8.1 Update 1 Leaked: Boot to Desktop Turned On by Default
Report claims that Microsoft will turn on the option by default on new installations
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- February 1st, 2014
Windows 8.1 Update 1 Won’t Boot Directly to Desktop by Default
New report claims that Microsoft doesn’t want to hide the Metro UI in the future release
- Software Blog
- By Bogdan Popa
- January 31st, 2014
Windows 8.1 Update 1 Build 9600.16606 Screenshots Leaked
A new batch of screenshots shows a new Update 1 testing build in action
- Windows
- By Bogdan Popa
- August 10th, 2013
Microsoft: Windows 8.1's Boot to Desktop Option Might Become Obsolete
The company claims that users will eventually embrace the Start screen
- Tips & Tricks
- By Bogdan Popa
- July 1st, 2013
How to Boot Directly to Desktop in Windows 8.1 Preview
Microsoft has implemented dedicated options to make this possible
- Software Blog
- By Bogdan Popa
- June 25th, 2013
Microsoft Makes Windows 8.1 “Boot to Desktop” Option Official
The new settings are now available in Windows Server 2012 R2