Description: This article will show you one of the new features of Windows 8.1. The ability to set Windows to boot straight to the desktop application as opposed to the Start screen. This change makes Windows 8.1 behave more like previous versions of the operating system.

1. From the desktop application right click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Select Properties.
   
2. From the Taskbar and Navigation properties window, click on the Navigation tab.
   
3. On the Navigation tab, under the Start Screen section put a check mark next to When I sign in or close all apps on a screen, go to the desktop instead of Start. Click on OK
   
4. When you start Windows now you will be brought directly into the desktop application.