Thursday 2 January 2014

Launching Modern Applications From The Desktop



As you may be aware, Windows 8.1 now allows you to start directly on the desktop instead of the start screen. Many applications for Windows 8.1, such as our very own CANITPRO.NET app, are now being developed to take advantage of the modern interface provided in Windows 8.1.  There is however the ability to run modern developed applications from the desktop and here's how:

In the Command Prompt Screen (Search Charm > CMD) type explorer shell:AppsFolder and hit Enter. Once completed, the following folder will appear:



You are now able to run the modern application from the desktop, or create a shortcut and/pin it to the desktop bar.

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