My desktop is missing and I got a windows 8 like interface on windows 10

[Windows Central Question]

I can open apps fine, just cannot place them anywhere on the screen, the desktop is missing, it's like I got the sub menu from windows 8 back... Maybe a small mistake I did with system settings, I got no clue!

 

[Maurizio Troso]

I can open apps fine, just cannot place them anywhere on the screen, the desktop is missing, it's like I got the sub menu from windows 8 back... Maybe a small mistake I did with system settings, I got no clue!

Are you sure you are in Win10 ? It sounds like you are still on 8.1

 

[holdum333]

Hi! Here's the easiest way I have found to put Apps on your desk top! Also, I agree with @Maurizio Troso.:wink: Make sure you are running W10! Windows. 10 is a combination of W7 &W8. You should have a desk top. Does any thing change when you click on the windows logo, bottom left corner.
https://www.thurrott.com/windows/windows-10/5328/windows-10-tip-create-shortcuts-for-universal-apps

 

[sinime]

Are you maybe in tablet mode?

How to turn off tablet mode in Windows 10 ? - Microsoft Community

Screenshot of tablet mode: