Windows 10: How do I place a desktop tile on screen in Windows 10

Discus and support How do I place a desktop tile on screen in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Windows 8.1 had a desktop tile in the start screen. Windows 10 does not appear to have it. Is there a way to get the desktop tile back in windows 10?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by lhyson, Aug 2, 2015.

  1. LHYSON
    lhyson Win User

    How do I place a desktop tile on screen in Windows 10


    Windows 8.1 had a desktop tile in the start screen. Windows 10 does not appear to have it. Is there a way to get the desktop tile back in windows 10?

    :)
     
    lhyson, Aug 2, 2015
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  2. LACRUMB
    lacrumb Win User

    Desktop

    Windows 10 starts at the desktop. Click the Windows icon and you get the Start screen.

    This is just how Windows 10 works.

    For many working places they need to go to something that they have as a shortcut on the desktop.

    I have over 50 shortcuts on my desktop computer. I have only 15 tiles on my Start screen.
     
    lacrumb, Aug 2, 2015
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  3. S0Y
    S0Y Win User
    How do I place a voicemail tile on my homescreen?

    This is how you do it. Call your voicemail and end the call. Then go to call history and click on "voicemail" there will be a number for the profile. Press the save icon and save it to your contacts. Then you can pin the contact to start. It honestly doesn't
    save any steps if you do it via the call hub and then pressing the voicemail icon.
     
    S0Y, Aug 2, 2015
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  4. SNAFUFUX
    snafufux Win User

    How do I place a desktop tile on screen in Windows 10

    I don't think so. If you are on Tablet Mode, clicking the Start button will bring you to Desktop Mode. Desktop tile is unnecessary because Windows 10 is now utilizing the Start button.
     
    snafufux, Aug 2, 2015
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  5. CBARNHORST
    Cbarnhorst Win User
    You can right click on the Start button and click the bottom item, Desktop.
     
    Cbarnhorst, Aug 2, 2015
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  6. TONY K
    Tony K Win User
    Hmm. Interesting. Being a keyboarder for the most part I look at and use the WinKey as a toggle between the "Starts" and desktop just as in past OSs. WinKey to open start and another to close. Nothing has changed through the years except if 8.1 is booted to the Start screen. It is only there that the WinKey does nothing, however since the Desktop is treated like an app, once it's "revealed" (it isn't closed like an app, just hidden) with either pressing the Desktop tile on the Start screen or WinKey/D combo only then the WinKey toggles between the two.

    BTW, In 8.1 while holding WinKey down then tap period key then tap down arrow then release the WinKey will hide the desktop again.

    I can't find a way in 10 to create a tile neither, but since it can be configured to boot to the either desktop or in Tablet mode which boots to Start menu a tile isn't needed IMO. Simply push WinKey for either. It'll toggle.
     
    Tony K, Aug 2, 2015
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  7. LHYSON
    lhyson Win User
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    Thanks for the input. You have been very helpful
     
    lhyson, Aug 2, 2015
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  8. TONY K
    Tony K Win User

    How do I place a desktop tile on screen in Windows 10

    You're welcome. Glad to be of help. *Smile

    You may want to mark this thread solved if it has filled your acquisition.

    Good luck to you. *Smile
     
    Tony K, Aug 2, 2015
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  9. KHUNTINGTON
    khuntington Win User
    yeah, for kicks and giggled i tried to make a shortcut to the desktop, and then pin it, but it wouldnt let me pin that item. thats rich...
     
    khuntington, Apr 5, 2018
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