= Windows 8 =

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== Usage ==

  *   Windows key+D  
    * Takes you to the desktop
  *  Windows key+R  
    * Opens the Run box
  *  Windows key+ I
     *  Opens Settings. You can reach Control Panel from here if you are on the desktop when you use this shortcut
  *  Windows key+Q  
     * Opens a Search screen.
  *  Windows key+X  
     * Opens the Quick Access menu (also called the Power User Menu).


== How to Add and Remove Apps ==

  * http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh852635.aspx

== Starter ==

  * Workaround:
    * http://www.martani.net/2012/03/workaround-to-access-windows-8-start.html

  * CopyProfile (AppsFolderLayout.bin)
    * http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj134269.aspx
  * applayout.bin

=== AppsFolderLayout.bin ===

  * configue Start page as desired
  * To start sysprep, system must be stand-alone, not part of a domain
  * {{{%windir%\System32\Sysprep\sysprep.exe}}}
    * Select Enter System Audit Mode and Reboot and click OK.
  * result: C:\Users\<USERNAME>\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\AppsFolderLayout.bin
  * copy to C:\Users\Default\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\AppsFolderLayout.bin