Close programs to Start Screen

mart44

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When modern Apps are closed, they can be made to close to the Start Screen. Is there a way of making Desktop programs do the same. For example: Firefox, my word processor etc.?
 

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    Windows 8.1.1
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    PC/Desktop
Hi there, mart44. If you're referring to returning to the Start Screen after desktop apps are closed, so far as I know there is no tweak to return to Start Screen after closing desktop apps. Pressing the Windows returns there or while holding down the Windows key, press the period key, press the down arrow key, then release the Windows key. That hides the Desktop app, but doesn't close it. It never fully closes. It hides it. You can also drag it down like any Modern/Metro app, but it will remain in the switcher then reopen it using the mouse to slide out the Switcher Bar in the upper left hot corner or using the Windows key/D key combo. Using the key combination to hide it rids it in the switcher. The Windows key/D key combo is the only way to reopen using that hiding method.

You can also hide the Desktop app with open Win32 Desktop apps on it using either hiding method as well. To drag it down you'll have to size them or minimize to the Taskbar to reach the top of the Desktop app, though. The Win32 apps will remain open to use again if need be.

Please feel free to ask any questions if I haven't explained that well. It can be confusing.
 

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  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Acer T690
    CPU
    Intel Pentium D Dual Core
    Motherboard
    Acer/Intel E946GZ
    Memory
    2GB (max upgrade)
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    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 - PCI Express x16
    Sound Card
    Integrated RealTek ALC888 high-definition audio with 7.1 channel audio support
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    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
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    Desktop 7.2" (183mm) W x 17.5" (445mm) L x 14.5"
    Cooling
    Dual case fans + CPU fan
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    Acer Windows PS/2
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft Arc
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
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    IE11
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    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
Thanks for the answers. I have that option shown in the screenshot un-ticked Edwin, so the W.8 Apps do close down to the Start Screen OK. It is the case HippsieGypsie that I was wondering if, when Desktop apps are closed, the Start Screen would show by default rather than the Desktop. I have got used to going to the Start Screen to start all programs now. Using the Windows Key is an easy way of getting to the Start Screen. Just wondered if there might have been a known trick to make the behaviour different.

Thanks again

Mart. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1.1
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
You're welcome. Hopefully some day they'll have that option.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    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
    Internet Speed
    54mbp/s
    Browser
    IE11
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Office Pro 2013 / Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows Phone 8.1DP GDR1
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