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Do this to start with a fresh screen (explorer window closed)
Write the following batch file in Notepad and save as CloseExp.bat . Then run the batch file in the task scheduler to follow the "Start Desktop @ Log-In" task. I called the task "Restart Explorer" and ran it with a delay of a few seconds. You will start with a fresh windows 8 desktop.
CloseExp.bat
echo.
TASKKILL /f /im explorer.exe
echo.
echo.
start c:\windows\explorer.exe
echo.
echo.
exit
I also put my most used programs on the taskbar with an added launch bar with folders for utilities, multimedia, games, internet, etc. . Who needs a start button?
The other users on my system do not have access to the administrator password (they could potentially cause real problems). In the Task Scheduler I had to change the setting under the "General" tab: when running the task, use the following user account: from my account to the "Users" account in order for your technique or my addition to work with their log-ins. This seems to have worked quite well with no instabilities or side effects now with multiple log-ins for all of us over the last day and a half.
CloseExp.bat
echo.
TASKKILL /f /im explorer.exe
echo.
echo.
start c:\windows\explorer.exe
echo.
echo.
exit
I also put my most used programs on the taskbar with an added launch bar with folders for utilities, multimedia, games, internet, etc. . Who needs a start button?
The other users on my system do not have access to the administrator password (they could potentially cause real problems). In the Task Scheduler I had to change the setting under the "General" tab: when running the task, use the following user account: from my account to the "Users" account in order for your technique or my addition to work with their log-ins. This seems to have worked quite well with no instabilities or side effects now with multiple log-ins for all of us over the last day and a half.
Posted by Mr Z.
Updated - 7th Dec
