You are viewing the desktop of a Windows 8 machine. You want to get back to the Start Screen to access your Tiles. How do you do this?
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To get back to the Start Screen on a Windows 8 machine, you can use any of the following methods:
Method 1: Use the Start button or Windows key
1. Look for the Windows logo key on your keyboard, typically located between the Ctrl and Alt keys. Pressing this key would directly take you to the Start Screen.
Method 2: Use the Charms bar
1. Move your mouse cursor to the top-right or bottom-right corner of the screen to open the Charms bar.
2. Click on the "Start" charm, which is represented by the Windows logo. This will take you back to the Start Screen.
Method 3: Use Hot Corners
1. Move your mouse cursor to the bottom-left corner of the screen until a small thumbnail of the Start Screen appears.
2. Click on this thumbnail to switch to the Start Screen.
Method 4: Use the Taskbar
1. Move your mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen to reveal the Taskbar.
2. Click on the Start button, which is represented by the Windows logo on the left side of the Taskbar. This will take you to the Start Screen.
Method 5: Use the Win+Tab shortcut
1. Press the Win key and the Tab key simultaneously. This will activate the "Switcher" interface and display your open apps along with the Start Screen. To select the Start Screen, click on it or use the arrow keys and hit Enter.
Choose any of these methods based on your preference to quickly access the Start Screen on your Windows 8 machine.
To get back to the Start Screen on a Windows 8 machine, you can follow these steps:
1. Move your mouse pointer to the lower-left corner of the screen. This will display a thumbnail of the Start Screen and the "Start" icon.
2. Click on the "Start" icon, which is a square with a Windows logo on it. Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard to access the Start Screen.
3. The Start Screen will now appear, showing your live tiles and apps.
That's it! You have now successfully returned to the Start Screen on your Windows 8 machine.