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How do I configure Windows 8.1 to boot to desktop for all user profiles?

I've been trying to figure out how to get Windows 8.1 to boot directly to the desktop for all users. So far I couldn't find any way to do it.

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Posted by: londeaux 9 years ago
Second Degree Green Belt
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I found the answer here: http://www.mdt2012.com/content/windows-81-boot-directly-desktop-machine-registry-key and it works. I then created a Powershell script to use with KACE K2000 box.

Create a dword value in HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\
Key name: GoToDesktopOnSignIn
Value: 1 (boots directly to desktop) or 0 (boots to start screen)
 
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