Switch between desktop and modern Ui apps in Windows 8.1

jimi21

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Hi, I wanted to know if is it possible to switch between modern ui (as it is by default) and desktop apps, all in the same left pane in Windows 8.1?
Thanks
 

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Welcome to Windows EightForums, jimi21.

Not quite sure what you mean by “all in the same left pane”. Please explain.
 

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Thanks! I mean by default if you go to the upper left corner Windows let you switch between modern ui apps and treat the dektop as an app too. I would like to have desktop apps too to switch between, like word or Windows mediaplayer.
 

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OK. I see what you mean. The Modern/Metro UI bar that slides out to show what's open is only for Modern/Metro Store apps and as you know the desktop when open. Open Win32 Desktop programs are only shown in the Desktop taskbar. They won’t show in the slide out menu.

The only thing I know to use is the Alt/Tab key combo to switch between any app or program both Desktop or Store app.
 

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    Acer/Intel E946GZ
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    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
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    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
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    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
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    IE11
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    Defender
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    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1

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    8.1 Pro X64
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer AL1917W A LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440 X 900
    Hard Drives
    350 GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.10
    Thumb drives
    PSU
    Standard 250 watt
    Case
    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
    Keyboard
    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
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    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Thank you for the help, in the end i just made a shortcut to the switcher on my Windows bar.
 

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    Intel Core i7-720QM
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    Hewlett-Packard 1448
    Memory
    DDR3 SDRAM Corsair 4096 MBytes x 2 + SSD Samsung 840 Evo 256 Gb + 1tb WD Scorpio Blue (5200 rpm)
    Graphics Card(s)
    GPU ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650
    Sound Card
    Intel 5 Series/34x0 Chipset PCH - High Definition Audio Controller [B2] + ATI/AMD Redwood/Madison/Ca
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AU Optronics B156XW02 V2
    Screen Resolution
    1366 x 768
    Hard Drives
    SSD Samsung 840 Evo 256 Gb + 1tb WD Scorpio Blue (5200 rpm)
    Internet Speed
    20 mps
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
hello. just my 2 cents.
with 8.1 the edge UI has a snap switcher.
right click the edge UI

sw1a.jpg

sw1c.jpg

sw1d.jpg
 

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