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Frequently asked questions
So, how do I close an app?
Move the cursor to the top of the screen and click and drag the window
downwards to close the app.
You can close apps from the thumbnails on the left-hand edge of the
screen by right-clicking on a thumbnail and selecting Close.
Can I change the screen resolution?
From Start, start typing 'Control Panel' to open Search and display the
results; click Control Panel > Adjust screen resolution.
I want to use Windows in the way that I'm used to - give me
my desktop back!
From Start click the Desktop tile to see a traditional desktop. You can pin
apps you frequently use to the taskbar to easily open them.
If you click an app that is not a Windows Store app, Windows will
automatically open the app using Desktop.
Where are my apps?
From Start, simply start typing the name of the app you would like to open,
and Search will automatically open and list results.
To view the complete list of apps, press the space bar or the Menu key
and click All apps.
How do I make an app appear on Start?
If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on Start, you can
select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to Start from the menu that
appears at the bottom of the screen.
How do I remove a tile from Start?
Right-click the tile and click Unpin from Start from the menu that appears
at the bottom of the screen.
How do I make an app appear on my taskbar in Desktop?
If you're in All apps and you want to make an app appear on the taskbar in
Desktop, you can select the app and right-click on it. Select Pin to
taskbar from the menu that appears at the bottom of the screen.