How can I have a desktop view and not app view on Windows 8?

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how to have a desktop view and not app view on windows 8

My laptop has only the app view whenever i open it and i want desktop view. i am only able to access the desktop from the folder. i have windows 8. please help

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: how to have a desktop view and not app view on windows 8

Hi and welcome to WindowsCentral. If you update to 8.1, you'll have boot to desktop as an option.