Microsoft Highlights Boot to Desktop as Key Windows 8.1 Feature – Video

Microsoft Highlights Boot to Desktop as Key Windows 8.1 Feature – Video

Redmond says that this particular option makes the OS much friendlier

Microsoft Confirms That All Windows 8.1 Update PCs Are Booting Straight to the Desktop

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

Microsoft Confirms That Boot to Desktop Remains Customizable in Windows 8.1 Update

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

Microsoft Confirms Boot to Desktop Changes in Windows 8.1 Update

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

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

New Windows 8.1 Update 1 Screenshot Leaked, Boot to Desktop Turned On by Default

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

Microsoft Might Allow Windows 8.1 Update 1 to Ship with Boot-to-Desktop Turned On

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

Windows 8.1 Update 1 Leaked: Boot to Desktop Turned On by Default

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

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

Windows 8.1 Update 1 Build 9600.16606 Screenshots Leaked

Windows 8.1 Update 1 Build 9600.16606 Screenshots Leaked

A new batch of screenshots shows a new Update 1 testing build in action

Microsoft: Windows 8.1's Boot to Desktop Option Might Become Obsolete

Microsoft: Windows 8.1's Boot to Desktop Option Might Become Obsolete

The company claims that users will eventually embrace the Start screen

How to Boot Directly to Desktop in Windows 8.1 Preview

How to Boot Directly to Desktop in Windows 8.1 Preview

Microsoft has implemented dedicated options to make this possible

Microsoft Makes Windows 8.1 “Boot to Desktop” Option Official

Microsoft Makes Windows 8.1 “Boot to Desktop” Option Official

The new settings are now available in Windows Server 2012 R2